Jim Carey: jim carey Thanks His 'Sublime Companion' Min Ah at César Awards

jim carey accepted an honorary César Award in France and used the moment to confirm a private romance, thanking his “sublime companion” Min Ah while speaking in French. The 64-year-old delivered an emotional address and was joined at the ceremony by his daughter Jane Erin Carrey and his grandson Jackson.

Jim Carey Delivers French Speech

At the 51st edition of France’s César Awards, Jim Carrey rose to a standing ovation and delivered an emotional speech entirely in French, speaking with a thick American accent. He said that each role an actor plays is like clay in a sculptor’s hands to be shaped to the heart’s desire, and he spoke about how fortunate he has been to share his work with people who opened their hearts to him. He closed the address by asking, “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. ”

Ancestor and Saint Malo Connection

Carrey revealed that about 300 years ago his great, great, great, great, great, great-grandfather was Marc-François Carré, born in Saint Malo in France and later emigrated to Canada. He noted the linguistic coincidence—carré meaning square in French—and said that with the evening’s honor “this square has come full circle. ” He was introduced on stage by Michel Gondry, who directed him in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 22 years earlier.

Family and Companion on Hand

Jim Carrey attended the ceremony with family: his daughter Jane Erin Carrey and his grandson Jackson were present, and he publicly thanked his companion by name. He addressed “my wonderful family, my daughter Jane, and my grandson Jackson. I love you now and forever. ” He added, “Thank you to my sublime companion, Min Ah. I love you, Min Ah. ” In other coverage of the event the companion’s name also appeared as Mina; both spellings were used in remarks associated with the ceremony.

On Love and Past Relationships

The ceremony also served as a rare personal update: Jim Carrey confirmed his relationship status and offered a heartfelt shoutout to his companion. He has been private in recent years but has spoken in past interviews about not feeling marriage is necessary, saying, “I just don't see it as necessary. ” On a 2014 appearance on The Howard Stern Show he said, “I can't say that I know how I would feel if I meet somebody that knocks my head off. I can't make hard, fast rules about the future. But I wouldn't voluntarily go that way. ” In 2020 he told Howard Stern, “I don't have those things. I do appreciate the people that have come through my life for the good that they gave me. ”

Earlier Marriages and Relationships

The actor was previously married to Melissa Womer from 1987 to 1995; the pair welcomed their daughter Jane Erin Carrey later in 1987. He was briefly wed to his Dumb and Dumber costar Lauren Holly, and during the 2000s he dated Renée Zellweger and Jenny McCarthy, with the McCarthy relationship noted as running from 2005 to 2010. In the 2010s he dated makeup artist Cathriona White, who died in 2015 at age 30 from a prescription drug overdose, and he also dated She Hulk actress Ginger Gonzaga. Earlier in his life he once dated singer Linda Ronstadt for eight months in the early 1980s.

Early Career and Formative Years

Biographical details from Carrey’s past were also documented: he was born in the Toronto suburb of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, as the youngest of four children. In seventh grade a teacher offered him the chance to spend 15 minutes in front of the class at the end of the day if he would let his classmates work in peace; he used that time to make notes on bits to try out, later saying, “Even then I was ruffling feathers. ” His father, Percy Joseph Carrey, helped start his comedy career by driving him to Toronto's Yuk Yuk club for his debut, where he wore a yellow suit made by his mother and bombed. As his stand-up improved, Rodney Dangerfield hired him to open on tour, which took him to Las Vegas. After meeting aspiring actress Melissa Wormer while she worked as a waitress at the Comedy Store, they married in 1987; their daughter Jane later tried out on American Idol.

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Carrey’s honorary César, the award traditionally given to an international star — a distinction previously bestowed on last year’s honoree Julia Roberts — was presented as a recognition of his long career and international appeal.

Closing the night, Carrey thanked his father by name, praising Percy Joseph Carrey for teaching him “the value of love, generosity, and laughter. ”