Jim Carrey obtained the creme de la creme of French cinema on their toes on the 51st version of France’s Cesar Awards, the place he acquired this 12 months’s honorary award and delivered an emotional speech completely in French.
Carrey, star of “The Mask” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” was honored with the award that’s historically given to a global star, comparable to final 12 months’s Julia Roberts.
He was launched on stage by Michel Gondry, who directed him in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” 22 years in the past. Carrey stated in French, with a thick American accent, “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 then revealed that “about 300 years ago, (his) great, great, great, great, great, great-grandfather, Marc-François Carré, yes, Carré, was born in France, in Saint Malo” and emigrated to Canada. “Tonight with this magnificent honor, this square (carré in French) has come full circle,” stated the actor, who attended the occasion along with his daughter Jane, grandson Jackson and girlfriend Mina.
“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.”
At the tip of his speech, he requested the viewers, “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.”
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