US EditionKarla Sofía Gascón: Emilia Pérez star to stay in Oscars race despite row
- Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly trans performer nominated for an Oscar, faces backlash due to her past offensive tweets, including racist and Islamophobic remarks, which have resurfaced recently.
- Gascón accused social media teams of fellow nominee Fernanda Torres of undermining her work, but later retracted her statements after criticism from fans.
- Despite the controversy, 'Emilia Pérez' remains a strong contender at the Oscars, with 13 nominations including Best Picture and Best Actress for Gascón.
- Zoe Saldaña, Gascón's co-star, expressed sadness over the situation, emphasizing her commitment to inclusivity and stating that Gascón's past comments do not reflect the values upheld by the film's cast.
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Karla Sofía Gascón won't drop out of Oscars race amid controversies
Despite growing controversy surrounding posts shared by Emilia Pérez lead star Karla Sofía Gascón on X (formerly Twitter), the actress has decided not to drop out from her Best Actress nomination at the 2025 Academy Awards.Several posts shared on Gascón's official X profile in the late 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s have resurfaced — showing Islamophobia, xenophobia, racism, and various controversial opinions. After making history as the first out tran…
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