British make-up artist and transformation specialist Alexis Stone has sparked fresh online debate after hinting he may have impersonated Jim Carrey at the 2026 César Film Awards in Paris.
Stone, known for his hyper-realistic celebrity transformations, shared an Instagram post featuring a prosthetic face mask and false teeth alongside the caption, Alexis Stone as Jim Carrey in Paris.” The post quickly went viral, prompting speculation over whether Carrey had attended the ceremony himself or whether it was an elaborate disguise.
Stone has built a global following for his uncanny recreations of figures such as Meryl Streep, Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier. A self-taught artist who left school at 16 and moved to London, he has become renowned for combining make-up, prosthetics and character study to create immersive transformations. His work has appeared at major fashion weeks and has been featured by international media outlets.
One of his most talked-about moments came at Paris Couture Week 2024, when he appeared as Miranda Priestly, the fictional editor portrayed by Meryl Streep in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, complete with tailored styling and meticulous prosthetics.
Reactions to the alleged Jim Carrey transformation have been mixed. Some fans expressed amazement, while others questioned whether the images were AI-generated or part of an online hoax. As of now, neither Jim Carrey nor his representatives have confirmed any impersonation at the awards.
Whether performance art or playful provocation, Stone has once again succeeded in blurring the line between reality and illusion.
