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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Tuesday 02 February

By WDROWE

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''''''''MONEY TALKS''''''

By PJ

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I guess if I don't like it I don't have to watch it right??? It still is not what I would call good material for a movie. I guess I had Ewan a little higher up in the acting field than what this movie is advertising.

By ~matilda~

...did you actually watch the trailer?...roflmao!...typical Jim Carey...love him!!!
...yes, people...this is called ACTING...

By Armand

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Just because Jim & Ewan shared a kiss, hardly means either one is homosexual! It's all part of the movie...

In countries other than the U.S., men hold hands, kiss, etc., and it's not sexual.

I just don't understand why people have to get so worked up over something as innocent as a kiss.

The Bible says we are not to judge... so let's live and let live. Affection is simply that, affection.

And note...This kiss was close mouth...just a friendly kiss... get over yourselves...

By Tanya

Unbelievable! Go back too school already! This is a publicity stunt and even if it wasn't, you just need to take a good look at yourselves!

By judejaded

its beside the issue, but jim carrey is an extremely annoying actor..

as far as the man on man kiss goes..zzzzzzzzzz. why is this news?? america in general needs to get over it

By annie

HELLOOOOO....it's acting , he is plugging his movie where he plays a gay guy. If you don't condone it, don't watch it. It is entertainment and not the most shocking thing, have you watched tv lately???

By Eyes Wide Open

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FELLOW AMERICANS WAKE UP!!!

OUR COUNTRY AND WAY OF LIFE ARE IN PERIL!!!

IGNORANCE IS NOT A GOOD EXCUSE!!!

www.AMERICAWAKEUPNOW.net

By John cwiak

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They should take all gays and put them on a deserted island,then nuke it.

Wednesday 03 February

By mike

and i would ask why it bothers you So much?? sounds like you are one of those that are not real sure of his sexuality to have that Much hate...

By Draconian

Sandra Bullock recently "planted" one on the lips of Meryl Streep at an awards show.

By lleah

Yes she did...and my opinion of her dropped dramatically. Also, before that...at another "Awards" show she made a snide remark about Betty White being boring. It makes me sad that one of my all time favorite stars is stooping to these levels. It does her no good and I dont understand why. Surely it is not for attention !!

Conservatives don't have twisted values; leave that to philosophers like JUDE here, they have RETARDED values. These ppl can't think beyond a 5th grade mentality, and are gullible as hell. Look at the ratings on FUX news..even WF Buckley said this channel was for idiots b4 he croaked..

Yeah WF was a conservative, but i'm talking about the low class rank-and-file repug, who the WF'S manipulate. PPL like fux news exec roger ailes who admitted they are in it for the money..even rash limbaughlz admitted that.

By eriko

hello from Paris, France!

i know y'all americans are so not out the closet & hypocrites, here in Paris we are so open and friendly towards LGTB, so what if these two great actors kissed! THEY ARE ACTORS & promoting THE movie not their sexuality, jesus! AMERICA GROW UP!!

Watching two women lap it up is better than watching two men.

Seeing two women 'lap it up' is better than seeing two men, with two women, its more sensuous.

By Joseph Papierz Jr

I have liked Jim Carrey movies in the past. I always thought he was a little over the top with some of his characters but didn't suspect he was gay. I don't think I will watch him in a movie and enjoy it quite as much as I have in the past. Sorry, I wish he had stayed in the closet.

By sandy

kissing does not = gay. This is a movie promo picture opp. They play gay guys in a movie.

By Daniel

Well its the 21st CENTURY, You Homophobics can go back to the last Century and GET A LIFE!!

By njgirlxxxx

who gives a flying f... what you do in France? The French s... anyway.

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