Jim Carrey surprised fans with a rare glimpse into his private life during a recent appearance in Paris, publicly acknowledging his partner for the first time while accepting a major honor from the French film industry. The 64-year-old actor, who has kept a low profile in recent years, made the heartfelt remark during the 51st César Awards at L’Olympia.
While accepting the Honorary César, Carrey took a moment to thank someone special in the audience. “I’d like to thank my sublime companion, Min Ah. I love you, Min Ah,” he said during his speech, which he delivered entirely in French. The moment marked the first time the actor has publicly confirmed the relationship, despite reports suggesting the couple has been together for roughly four years.
Carrey received the prestigious award from director Michel Gondry, who worked with him on the acclaimed film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind more than two decades ago. During his speech, the comedian also reflected on his family and personal history, revealing that one of his ancestors was born in Saint-Malo, France, about 300 years ago before eventually settling in Canada. He also paid tribute to his daughter Jane, his grandson Jackson, and his late father, whom he described as the funniest person he had ever known.
Little is known publicly about Min Ah. Some outlets have referred to her as Minzi or Mina, and she is believed to be a Los Angeles-based actress and artist. The couple was first spotted together in February 2022 after attending a charity comedy show hosted by Judd Apatow at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles. At the time, neither commented on the sighting, and they were rarely seen together publicly in the years that followed.
Their appearance at the César Awards changed that. Min Ah attended the ceremony seated alongside Carrey’s daughter Jane and his teenage grandson. She wore a strapless black gown for the event, and after the ceremony the pair were photographed leaving together and holding hands, marking one of their first widely photographed public moments as a couple.
Carrey’s love life has long drawn attention over the years. The actor was first married to Melissa Womer in 1987, the same year they welcomed their daughter Jane, before divorcing in 1995. He later married his Dumb and Dumber co-star Lauren Holly in 1996, though that marriage ended within a year. Carrey also had several high-profile relationships, including romances with Renée Zellweger and Jenny McCarthy.
The Paris event was also notable because Carrey has largely stepped away from Hollywood in recent years, focusing on painting and living a quieter life away from the spotlight. His emotional appearance at the ceremony, combined with the rare mention of his partner, offered fans an unusually personal moment from one of comedy’s most famously private stars.
