Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow has defended Jim Carrey following criticism of the actor’s appearance at the César Awards in Paris last month, calling the public scrutiny “mean” and “uncool.”
Dubrow, known for the E! series Botched, spoke on Tori Spelling’s misSpelling podcast on Monday, revealing that paparazzi have repeatedly asked for his opinion on Carrey’s looks since the actor received the honorary César d’honneur at the 51st ceremony on February 26.
“All they want to do is talk about the way poor Jim Carrey looks,” Dubrow said. “It’s so mean, right?” While acknowledging that Carrey, 64, appears “different” than audiences may expect, Dubrow emphasized that this is largely because people are accustomed to seeing him a certain way over decades in the spotlight.
“I still think he looks great,” he added.
Dubrow clarified that he has no confirmation about whether Carrey has undergone cosmetic procedures, but explained that post-procedure swelling can temporarily change a person’s appearance. His frustration, he said, was directed particularly at other medical professionals publicly dissecting Carrey’s features online.
“Every plastic surgeon in the world is going online and talking about, ‘There’s less skin in his upper eyelids and his brows are higher,’ dissecting him with a microscope,” Dubrow said. “It’s so unfair and uncool.”
Describing the commentary as a form of body-shaming, he urged people to consider the human impact. “He’s kind of our national comedic treasure. Can’t we be a little more kind?” Dubrow said.
The controversy began after clips of Carrey on the red carpet went viral, with some social media users jokingly suggesting an “impersonator” had collected his award. Carrey’s representative, Marleah Leslie, confirmed to Page Six that it was indeed the actor, and Gregory Caulier, general delegate of the César Awards, described the appearance as “a historic moment,” noting Carrey had been “extremely touched” by the invitation.
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