Jim Carrey received honorary award at 51st Cesar Awards
Delivered emotional speech entirely in French
Award traditionally given to international film stars
French cinema elite gave him standing ovation
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Canadian actor Jim Carrey received an honorary award at the 51st edition of France's Cesar Awards on February 26, 2026, where he delivered an emotional speech entirely in French that moved the elite of French cinema to their feet. Carrey, renowned for his roles in 'The Mask' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' became the latest international star to receive France's prestigious honorary award, following in the footsteps of last year's recipient Julia Roberts. The ceremony, held at the historic Salle Pleyel in Paris, celebrated the best of French and international cinema, with Carrey's appearance being one of the most anticipated moments of the evening. In his speech, the actor expressed his gratitude in French, though he humorously admitted at one point, 'My tongue is tired,' as he struggled with the language while conveying his deep appreciation for French cinema and its influence on his career.
The cinema of France comprises the film industry and its film productions, whether made within the nation of France or by French film production companies abroad. It is the oldest and largest precursor of national cinemas in Europe, with primary influence also on the creation of national cinemas in ...
Speech is the use of the human voice as a medium for language. Spoken language combines vowel and consonant sounds to form units of meaning like words, which belong to a language's lexicon. There are many different intentional speech acts, such as informing, declaring, asking, persuading, directing...
The César Award (French: [sezaʁ]) is the national film award of France. It is delivered in the Nuit des César ceremony and was first awarded in 1976. The nominations are selected by the members of twelve categories of filmmaking professionals and supported by the French Ministry of Culture.
James Eugene Carrey (; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he's regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. He has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for ...
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