Jenny McCarthy reveals cause of gruesome mystery illness that led to eye growths and teeth decay

TV personality faced multiple surgeries and rounds of antibiotics before discovering she had mold growing in her root canal

Jenny McCarthy has revealed the mysterious illness that left her with “oozing” eye growths and tooth decay.

The Masked Singer judge, 53, said she went through six months of “living hell” due to a medical mystery until she was diagnosed with mycotoxin poisoning — also known as toxic mold.

“The last time I was here, I was literally on my way to the biological dentist because I had gone through six months of living hell,” McCarthy said on Tuesday’s episode of Maria Menounos’ Heal Squad podcast. “I had an infected root canal. What wound up happening was it didn’t get cleaned out all the way.”

McCarthy said that she underwent several surgeries as she tried to figure out the source of her symptoms, which began a few months after her root canal.

The Playboy alum said the untreated infection in the tooth spread to her jawbone, saying: “I had three of these toxic pools hiding under my wisdom teeth, so we did root cavitations and it just kept getting infected. I’m like, ‘What is happening?’ I’m on surgery, like, number eight.”

Jenny McCarthy has shared a health update after a mysterious illness caused tooth decay and growths on her eyelids (Getty Images)

In addition to her rotting teeth, McCarthy said she began to notice growths on her eyelids. Touching her lower lash line, she continued, “On the eyelid right here, it looked like the nastiest whitehead, pus-filled eraser top growing.”

McCarthy — who is a well-known supporter of the anti-vaccine movement — said health professionals tried to tell her she needed to wash her eyes more, but that answer wasn’t enough for her. She had the growth removed only for it to grow back four weeks later.

“Now I’m into July, oozing infection coming through my eye, my mouth is being infected, we put the implants in, the implants were rejected, and I’m like, ‘What is going on!?’” the model said.

After months of surgeries and antibiotics, McCarthy said her doctor told her she was the “healthiest patient” she had, so they decided to “dig deeper” and test her for mold. The tests came back positive.

“The reason why you’re having constant infections, your body won’t heal, you’re oozing things is because you have mold,” McCarthy recalled her doctor telling her. “You have mycotoxin poisoning.”

McCarthy said that because of her fragile immune system, she was highly susceptible to mold poisoning because mycotoxins “bury themselves underneath microfilm in your gut and in your nose,” she said. Her doctor told her that if the mold had crossed her blood-brain barrier, then she could have had seizures.

After learning her diagnosis in December, McCarthy began a “heavy duty mold protocol” in January that she expects to take for a year.

Jim Carrey doesn’t need defending, Jenny McCarthy says, he’s just happy

Jenny McCarthy is rushing to defend her ex-boyfriend Jim Carrey after wild rumors swept online. The 53-year-old actress wants everyone to know something important: Jim doesn’t need defending. What caught her attention most was his radiant joy.

🔥 Quick Facts

The Drama: Viral conspiracy theories claimed a body double or clone attended the 2026 César Awards in Paris on February 26
Jenny’s Take: McCarthy confirmed it was definitely Jim Carrey at the French ceremony honoring his career
The Real Story: Carrey looked incredibly happy, which McCarthy says people completely overlooked in the online chaos
Timeline: McCarthy spoke exclusively to People magazine on March 26 at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

She Defended Him Against the Online Chaos

Jenny McCarthy wasted no time shutting down the wild theories. Speaking at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, she told People magazine that the rumors about Jim Carrey being replaced were simply false. McCarthy, who dated Carrey for five years from 2005 to 2010, emphasized her certainty on camera. The actress made it clear that conspiracy theorists who claimed a body double or mask impersonator showed up were wrong.

What surprised McCarthy most was how people focused on appearance rather than emotional well-being. She noted that while others obsessed over details, they completely missed the bigger picture of Carrey’s genuine contentment at the event.

Jenny McCarthy reveals health issue caused her to develop eye growths, jaw infection

His Happiness Was the Real Story All Along

McCarthy didn’t just defend Carrey’s presence. She pivoted the conversation to something far more meaningful: his visible joy. According to McCarthy, the moment she saw Carrey at the César Awards, her first instinct was noticing how happy he appeared. McCarthy’s husband Donnie Wahlberg, who was with her at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, reinforced this perspective powerfully.

The New Kids on the Block star said people became so focused on his appearance that they completely overlooked his genuine happiness. Wahlberg highlighted that this obsession with physical details caused everyone to miss the real news: Jim Carrey seemed genuinely content.

What Happened at the César Awards in February

Event Detail	Information
Award Ceremony	51st César Awards in Paris, France
Date	February 26, 2026
Honor Received	Honorary César Award for lifetime achievement
Speech Language	Entirely delivered in French
Age	64 years old

Jim Carrey made his grand return to a major public event by traveling to Paris to accept this prestigious honor. The César Awards, equivalent to the Oscars, recognized Carrey’s decades of contributions to film and television. His appearance was significant because Carrey had stepped back from the public eye considerably in recent years, focusing on privacy and personal peace.

According to the César Awards general delegate, Carrey had spent eight months preparing his speech. He worked extensively on perfecting his French pronunciation, asking for guidance on specific words. This level of dedication suggested how seriously Carrey took the opportunity to honor French cinema and express his gratitude.

“He looked very happy at that award show. And I was happy for him. That’s the first thing I noticed. I said, ‘Oh wow, Jim looks really happy.’”

— Jenny McCarthy, actress and former partner of Jim Carrey

Why the Conspiracy Theories Spread Like Wildfire

The internet erupted with speculation within days of Carrey’s appearance. Online communities debated whether the actor had undergone significant cosmetic procedures, suggesting his appearance looked dramatically different. Some theorists claimed a body double or clone appeared at the French ceremony.

Even drag performer Alexis Stone claimed the person at the ceremony wore a prosthetic mask. However, both Carrey’s representative and the César Awards organization firmly denied all conspiracy claims. The César Awards delegate emphasized that Carrey’s appearance deserved recognition for his generosity, kindness, and elegance rather than scrutiny.

Should We Be Celebrating His Contentment Instead?

Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg raised an important question: why are millions obsessing over superficial changes when the real story is Jim Carrey’s apparent happiness? The actress pointed out that people became so fixated on analyzing his face that they completely missed the positive message of his return to public life. McCarthy’s words suggest Carrey is in a genuinely good place emotionally, which may be the most important takeaway from his César Awards appearance altogether.

Sources

People Magazine – Exclusive interview with Jenny McCarthy about Jim Carrey’s César Awards appearance and his happiness
Just Jared – Coverage of McCarthy’s comments defending her ex-boyfriend against replacement conspiracy theories
Daily Mail – Reporting on Jenny McCarthy’s remarks at the iHeartRadio Music Awards event in March 2026

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