Jim Carrey to Receive Honorary César Award in Paris 2026

Jim Carrey will be honored with an Honorary César Award at the 51st César Awards ceremony in Paris on February 27, 2026, recognizing his significant contributions to cinema and the arts. The César, presented by France's Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma with Canal+, joins Carrey with past honorees like Julia Roberts, Christopher Nolan, and George Clooney. Carrey's versatile career spans stand-up comedy, television, blockbuster comedies such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, as well as acclaimed dramatic roles in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, for which he won two Golden Globes. Beyond acting, he is also a visual artist and author, noted for his Emmy-nominated documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond and his novel Memoirs and Misinformation. The French Academy praised Carrey for his audacity and ability to push artistic boundaries, stating his work demonstrates that cinema can challenge, move, and enlighten audiences. Carrey was also previously named a Knight in France's National Order of Arts and Letters in 2010 for his artistic contributions.