Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Netflix film “Emilia Pérez”, issued an apology after past social media posts resurfaced in which she appeared to make controversial comments about Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars. Gascón, who made history as the first openly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, expressed regret for causing hurt and stated that she has always fought for a better world.
The criticism began after writer Sarah Hagi shared screenshots of Gascón’s posts on X, which were reportedly written in 2020 and 2021. The posts, written in Spanish, have since been deleted, and NBC News did not independently review them. Despite the backlash, “Emilia Pérez” received 13 Oscar nominations, with accolades in various categories including best picture and best director.
While the film has been praised for its genre-busting narrative, some have expressed disappointment in its depiction of transgender characters. GLAAD criticized the film as a “step backward for trans representation.” Gascón, who played a key role in shaping the transgender storyline, defended the movie by stating that she contributed to making it more realistic and aligned with its goals.
Overall, Gascón’s apology and the controversy surrounding her past posts have not detracted from the success of “Emilia Pérez” in the awards season, as it continues to be recognized for its artistic achievements.
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