During the ceremony, Jim delivered a speech in French, although his accent was noticeable.
In his address, Carrey drew a parallel between acting and the work of a sculptor.
He said, "Every character for an actor is like clay that you shape as you see fit. I am fortunate to share this art with those who have opened their hearts to me."
Additionally, the actor mentioned his roots, noting that his ancestor Marc-François Carrey was from Saint-Malo in France and later emigrated to Canada. According to Carrey, receiving this award was a symbolic "closing of the circle" for him.
In conclusion of his speech, he expressed gratitude to his loved ones: his daughter Jane, grandson Jackson, and his partner Mina, as well as his father Percy Joseph Carrey.
He emphasized, "Thank you to the funniest person I ever knew — my father, who taught me to love, to be generous, and to laugh."
