Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor Kiss in Paris

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 2nd 2010 06:59AM

Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor were named knights in France's National Order of Arts and Letters on Monday and even went so far as to give one another a big kiss while at the Ministry of Culture in Paris, France. The Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is a recognition of a significant contribution to the arts. French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand honored the two actors, telling them that French movie-goers love their work. "I love you Jim Carrey! I love you Ewan McGregor!" Mitterand declared. The duo were in Paris to promote 'I Love You Phillip Morris,' a gay romance that features Carrey as a con man who falls in love with his cellmate.

The movie is based on the real life events of con artist, impostor, and multiple prison escapee Steven Jay Russell (Jim Carrey). While incarcerated, Russell falls in love with his cell mate, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). After Morris is released from prison, Russell escapes from prison four times in order to be reunited with Morris.

Carrey's notable works include 'Ace Ventura' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' McGregor starred in 'Trainspotting,' 'Star Wars' and 'Moulin Rouge.'

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PARIS - FEBRUARY 01: Director John Requa (L) Actors Ewan McGregor, Jim Carrey and Director Glenn Ficarra (R) attend the Premiere of "I Love You Philip Morris" film at Cinematheque Francaise on February 1, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ewan McGregor;Jim Carrey;John Requa;Glenn Ficarra

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PARIS - FEBRUARY 01: Actors Ewan McGregor (L) and Jim Carrey (R) attend the Premiere of "I Love You Philip Morris" film at Cinematheque Francaise on February 1, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ewan McGregor;Jim Carrey

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Actors Ewan McGregor (L) and Jim Carrey (R) attend the Premiere of 'I Love You Philip Morris' film at Cinematheque Francaise on February 1, 2010 in Paris, France. "I Love You Philip Morris" Paris Premiere Cinematheque Francaise Paris, France February 1, 2010 Photo by Francois G. Durand/WireImage.com To license this image (59477311), contact WireImage.com

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PARIS - FEBRUARY 01: Actors Ewan McGregor attends the Premiere of "I Love You Philip Morris" film at Cinematheque Francaise on February 1, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ewan McGregor

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 22: In this handout photo provided by MTV, George Clooney (R) speaks at the Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief telethon on January 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/MTV Hope for Haiti Now via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Clooney;Leonardo DiCaprio;Mel Gibson;Andy Garcia;Rose McGowan;Ewan McGregor

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 22: In this handout photo provided by MTV, actors Daniel Day-Lewis (L) and Ewan McGregor at the Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief telethon on January 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/MTV Hope for Haiti Now via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Day-Lewis;Ewan McGregor

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 22: In this handout photo provided by MTV, actor Ewan McGregor at the Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief telethon on January 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/MTV Hope for Haiti Now via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ewan McGregor

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Comments

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Wednesday 03 February

By J

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...ditto

By Dale

But, I guess it's perfectly okay when two girls kiss. DO try to get over it Leon.

By black knight

They are the Kings of Leon!

By Shaba

Now now...Play nice!

Tuesday 02 February

By meanmoon

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Like they say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans." Well...what is so different about France??? (Frankly, I find it disturbing, but I guess the French guys like it!)

By danny

hey yall!,..how about some hot lesbian movies,..no sausage flicks!

By Joseph

Hot, and the medals just make it hotter. Can't wait for the movie.

By james claypool

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I WILL NEVER WATCH CARREY AGAIN SICK SICK SICK

By Chris

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The fact that you feel you have to post your reaction shows that you have some personal issues to work out! Why do you even care?

By Buffy

You know your closed mindedness will not be missed....Gee I am sure Hollywood is going to collapse because you are not going to see Jim Carey movies... I will call the studios now... What in the world we are going to do.... I bet if it were to girls you would be all into that....

By wtfever

then the westborough baptist church is just the right place for you! you're the sick one. and if you can't appreciate humanity then you're just plain stupid. get a life and gtfo.

By mamita

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Dear James Claypool,
I can't believe THAT'S the reason you'll never watch Jim Carrey again. There are at least two dozen that beat that one out!

By Eddie

Seriously dude, you're obviously a closet homosexual if this 'supposedly' bothers you that bad...

By Ian

Let's see.. He goes home to Jenny McCarthy. You have a dime store blow up doll. Somehow I suspect he will survive losing you as a fan.

By michaelemagill

seriously James, nice fake last name, I hope it is, because otherwsie you bring shame to it, fu**ing idiot! Then don't go see another movie starring Jim Carey, what a loss?? LMFAO!
Try living this moto, put up or shut up!
M.E.M.

By Pat

Big deal. Americans are so sexually immature and socially repressed. As proof, just look at the adolescent posts from Glenn and leon.

By Glenn

Make sure you still have your regular spot at the gay pride parade, Pat.

By Jen

That's supposed to be an insult? Believing in equal human rights and being accepting and mature instead of a closed-minded moron? Heck yes I have my spot saved at the Gay Pride parade, and when I see you there I'll give you a wink.

We hope you get your usual spot at the front of the drag queen float, Glenn....or do you prefer Glendora?

By leon

Maybe so but I ain't in danger of getting aids and I sure am glad I don't have to share a foxhole with a faggot either.

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