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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Crisnel Longino

10 Photos of Alexis Stone: Celebrity Makeup Master Sparks Jim Carrey Doppelgänger Conspiracy Online

Fans and celebrities alike were left questioning whether it was truly Carrey or a masterful impersonation, with social media divided between amazement and scepticism. (Credit: Instagram/thealexisstone)

The internet went into a frenzy after celebrity makeup artist Alexis Stone shared a jaw-dropping transformation on Instagram, claiming to embody Jim Carrey at the 2026 César Awards. Within hours, the images had travelled across platforms, prompting intense debate and a wave of online speculation.

What began as a showcase of prosthetic artistry soon evolved into something else entirely. The post, featuring a hyper-realistic prosthetic mask, false teeth, and a dark wig with a Parisian skyline in the background, had social media users questioning whether they were looking at elaborate make-up or something more unusual.

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