Trending Now: Jim Carrey responds after appearance sparks shock – Fans React

Jim Carrey’s representative has sought to shut down speculation that a clone or body double stepped in for the actor during a recent award ceremony.

The Canadian-American comedian was honoured with France’s Cesar Award this week, but his visual appearance shocked the internet.

“I’m no conspiracy theorist but that’s not Jim Carrey,” said one of many posts online.

“That’s not him. Jim Carrey’s always had brown eyes prominent brown eyes. This is the worst impersonation ever,” said another.

The speculation was further fuelled by makeup artist Alexis Stone later posting a latex mask and fake teeth in a cryptic post suggesting it was him who had impersonated the funny man.

Hosing down the commentary, Carrey’s representative told People that the Dumb and Dumber star did in fact attend the Cesar Awards, where he gave a speech in French while accepting his Honorary César Award.

Further, the César Awards’ general delegate, Gregory Caulier, told Variety that the clone speculation was a “non-issue”.

“I just remember his generosity, his kindness, his benevolence, his elegance,” said Caulier.

“Jim Carrey’s visit has been planned since this summer. From the outset, he was extremely touched by the Academy’s invitation,” he said.

“Eight months of ongoing, constructive discussions. He worked on his speech in French for months, asking me about the exact pronunciation of certain words.

“He came with his partner, his daughter, his grandson and 12 close friends and family members.

“His longtime publicist accompanied him. His old friend Michel Gondry, who has made a film and two series with him, was there, and they were delighted to see each other again.”