Jim Carrey honored with the prestigious "Caesar" award

Famous American actor Jim Carrey was awarded France's national film award — the honorary "Cesar". This was reported by Zamin.uz.

The award was presented to him by director Michel Gondry, with whom he worked on the film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". According to Jim Carrey, his ancestors emigrated from France to Canada.

He delivered his acceptance speech with French pronunciation, recalling that his great-great-grandfather Mark-François Carrey emigrated from the French port of Saint-Malo to Canada. Later, their family moved to Los Angeles.

During his speech, Jim Carrey expressed special gratitude to his father, Percy Joseph Carrey. "My father taught me to value love, generosity, and laughter.

If you want luck to smile upon you, first smile at it yourself. It's not easy, but you have to try.

I will remember this moment forever. I consider my life a paradise," said the actor.

According to information, the honorary "Cesar" award has previously been given to prominent figures in the world of cinema, including Julia Roberts, Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Penélope Cruz, and George Clooney. Jim Carrey has now joined this list.