Jim Carrey Today: Everything You Need to Know About His César Award, New Look, Girlfriend Mina, and Life Right Now
Jim Carrey is the most searched entertainment name of the morning on Saturday, February 28, 2026 ET — and every headline traces back to one extraordinary night in Paris. Here is the complete, up-to-date story.
Jim Carrey Is 64 Years Old and Living in Retirement
Jim Carrey was born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. He is 64 years old. Jim Carrey announced his professional retirement from acting back in 2022, before making a brief return for 2024's Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Since stepping back from the spotlight, Carrey's public appearances have been much more infrequent. Since stepping away from Hollywood, Carrey has devoted much of his time to visual art — focusing on painting, drawing, sculpture, and political cartoons.
What Jim Carrey Is Doing Now: The César Award in Paris
Jim Carrey got the crème de la crème of French cinema on their feet at the 51st edition of France's César Awards, where he received this year's honorary award and delivered an emotional speech entirely in French. Recent recipients of the honorary César include Julia Roberts in 2025, Christopher Nolan in 2024, David Fincher in 2023, and Cate Blanchett in 2022. This outing marks his first public appearance of 2026. He was last seen at an event in November 2025 during his induction at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Jim Carrey's French Speech: "My Tongue Is Tired"
Instead of speaking in English, Carrey delivered his entire acceptance speech in French, with a noticeable American-Canadian accent. One of the most quoted lines compared acting to sculpting: "As an actor, each character you play is like clay in the sculptor's hands, which you shape to your heart's desire. How fortunate I have been to share this art with so many people who have truly opened their hearts to me."
He joked at the end: "So, how was my French? Almost mediocre, right? Forgive me, I didn't speak French, but I'm just learning it. My tongue is tired." The punchline drew the room to its feet. He then unleashed a final burst of his legendary facial expressions — sending the packed L'Olympia crowd into sustained laughter and applause.
Jim Carrey's Girlfriend Mina Confirmed for the First Time
Jim Carrey has gone public with his longtime girlfriend, Minzi. During his speech he said: "Thank you to my wonderful family, my daughter Jane, and my grandson Jackson. I love you now and forever. Thank you to my sublime companion, Mina. I love you, Mina. And finally, thank you to the funniest man I have ever known: my father, Percy Joseph Carrey, who taught me the value of love, generosity, and laughter." Jim and Minzi were first spotted together in February 2022 during a night out in Los Angeles. Minzi is a Los Angeles-based actress and artist.
Jim Carrey's "Unrecognizable" New Look — Clone Theory Explained
Jim Carrey wore his hair noticeably longer, falling to his shoulders while keeping his signature middle part. He completed the look with a black tuxedo, buttoned-up black shirt, and matching bow tie. The internet quickly voiced their surprise at Carrey's new look. One X user wrote "There is no way that's Jim Carrey," while another joked: "This is some Truman Show stuff." A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon weighed in publicly, suggesting possible facial work — though Carrey's representatives have not addressed the speculation.
Jim Carrey's French Heritage and Father Tribute
Carrey traced his family lineage back to France, explaining that his great-great-great-great-grandfather Marc François Carrey left Saint-Malo in France for Canada around 300 years ago — making Thursday night's honor a full-circle cultural moment. He also paid tribute to his father Percy Joseph Carrey, describing him as the funniest man he had ever known and crediting him with teaching him about love, generosity, and laughter.
Jim Carrey Skips the Press Line — In True Jim Carrey Fashion
On the red carpet at the César Awards, Jim Carrey chose to address the press with a cheeky message rather than participate in traditional red-carpet interviews, leaving attendees and onlookers in stitches. Fans took to social media to praise the press dodge. "Skipping press is the most press thing ever," wrote one fan. "Classic Jim Carrey — always leaving us wanting more," commented another. At 64, retired, happy, and very much in love, Jim Carrey remains one of the most compelling figures in entertainment — even when he is doing absolutely nothing at all.
