Jim Carrey, 64, makes a rare appearance to receive top honour at the Cesar Film Awards in Paris after stepping away from the spotlight following a slew of scandals

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Jim Carrey recently appeared in public again, after staying out of the spotlight due to some controversies. He was recognized at the 51st Cesar Film Awards on Wednesday.

The actor’s career suffered greatly after troubling claims emerged about his girlfriend’s tragic death, along with concerns about his own behavior and statements.

Even though he’d taken a break from acting, 64-year-old Jim Carrey reprised his role as Dr. Robotnik in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ last year. He openly shared that a major reason for his return to the film series was financial need.

At a glamorous event held at L’Olympia in Paris, Jim received an Honorary Cesar Award recognizing his contributions.

The French Academy hailed the king of slapstick as a truly original voice in modern film, praising his work both in front of and behind the camera for reminding people that movies can be more than just entertainment.

His work shows remarkable courage and a constant drive to redefine what’s possible in both performance and art.

Throughout the 2010s, Jim became involved in several controversies, leading him to withdraw from public life.

He received strong criticism online for his behavior and statements, particularly his contentious views on vaccines.

Back in 2015, he went on a fierce tirade against immunisations online.

He expressed concern that ingredients in vaccines might be linked to various health issues in children, and he noted the increasing rate of autism diagnoses nationwide.

But his views were widely slammed due to the lack of medical proof.

In 2022, he came under fire again after he condemned Will Smith over his infamous Oscars slap.

During the awards show, Will Smith walked onto the stage and slapped Chris Rock after the host made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, his wife at the time.

Jim said on Gayle King’s show that the standing ovation made him feel ill. He believes it showed that Hollywood, as a whole, lacks courage.

It’s never okay to physically attack someone just because you disagree with their words.

Jim continued to act throughout the 2010s, appearing in films like Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Kick-Ass 2, Dumb and Dumber To (the sequel to Dumb and Dumber), Dark Crimes, and the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. However, he worked much less consistently during this period.

I’ve been watching this celebrity try to reinvent himself lately, and it’s been fascinating. He’s really put himself out there with a children’s book, ‘How Roland Rolls,’ and even explored producing and writing a memoir called ‘Memoirs and Misinformation.’ But honestly, it seems like no matter what he does, he can’t quite escape the shadow of past controversies. It’s a tough situation to watch, seeing someone try to move forward while constantly being pulled back by things that have already happened.

I was really surprised back in April 2022 when Jim Carrey hinted he might be retiring from acting! He mentioned it while he was doing interviews for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’, and it definitely caught a lot of us fans off guard.

He hinted to reporters that he was likely retiring after finishing the movie, saying he was ‘pretty serious’ about stepping away from acting.

Look, I’m a big fan, and honestly, I’ll keep following this as long as there’s a really compelling reason – something like a clear sign, maybe even something extraordinary like a message delivered in a special way, telling me it’s important for everyone to see. But for now, they’re stepping back for a while, and I respect that.

I cherish my peaceful lifestyle, and I find immense joy in both painting and my spiritual journey.

It’s rare for someone famous to admit this, but I truly feel content. I’ve achieved what I set out to do, and I’m comfortable with who I am.

Jim began dating makeup artist Cathriona White in 2012, but sadly she died in 2015 from an accidental overdose of prescription medication.

Although her death was officially ruled a suicide, her husband, Mark Burton, later filed a lawsuit against the actor, alleging that his actions caused her emotional suffering and played a role in her decision.

According to the Oxford Eagle, Mark claims Jim illegally obtained prescriptions for the sleep aid Ambien and the strong painkiller oxycodone using the name ‘Arthur King,’ and then gave those drugs to Cathriona.

Jim expressed his disappointment, saying he could easily resolve the issue privately with the other party’s lawyer. However, he felt strongly that some principles are worth defending, and he needed to stand up for what’s right.

I won’t allow anyone to selfishly benefit from my relationship with her or try to exploit our story. I sincerely hope people will eventually stop trying to profit from this tragedy and allow her to rest peacefully.

Cathriona’s mother sued Jim, claiming his actions led to her death, but the lawsuit, along with another case, was dropped in January 2018.

He has also been open about how during the height of his fame, he quietly battled depression.

In a 2017 interview with i-Magazine, he revealed that while he wasn’t currently experiencing depression, he had struggled with it for several years in the past.

Now when it rains, it’s just a passing shower. It doesn’t last long enough to really overwhelm me anymore.

He stated he was content with everything that had occurred, including the difficult experiences in both life and his work. He found a sense of fulfillment in reflecting on those challenges.

I’m so excited! After coming back for the last Sonic movie, Jim Carrey is going to be in another one – the fourth film is scheduled to come out in 2027, and I can’t wait to see what he does with it!

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2026-02-27 00:19