Emilia Pérez Star and First Openly Transgender Oscar Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón Bashed on X After Controversial Tweets About Muslims

By Jurassic JennJan 31, 2025 10:14 AMStar Facts
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Emilia Pérez Star and First Openly Transgender Oscar Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón Bashed on X After Controversial Tweets About Muslims
Karla Sofía Gascón. Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Karla Sofía Gascón, the acclaimed actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, has faced backlash due to past social media remarks. This controversy resurfaced after her historic Oscar nomination for Best Actress as the first openly transgender nominee. Her since-deleted posts, shared by writer Sarah Hagi, sparked outrage with comments on Muslim culture, George Floyd, and the Oscars' diversity. This is prepared by SSP.

Gascón's controversial statements were perceived as offensive, notably her remarks post-2021 Oscars about the skewed focus towards independent and protest films. Additionally, the actress criticized the increasing number of Muslims she perceived in Spain in 2020.

Netflix's Emilia Pérez, a multi-Oscar-nominated musical film about a Mexican drug lord's gender-affirming journey, positioned Gascón in the public eye. Despite the film's success at the Oscars and Cannes Film Festival, concerns over its portrayal of transgender characters were voiced, with GLAAD describing it as retrogressive.

In response, Gascón expressed deep remorse, acknowledging her past social media behavior's impact and reiterating her standing within marginalized communities. She emphasized her lifelong efforts towards a better world, maintaining that ultimately, positivity prevails over negativity.

Further addressing the issue, she clarified perceptions of only attacking Emilia Pérez's co-star Fernanda Torres, attributing her comments to unrelated social media toxicity. She praised Torres as a supportive figure amid the controversy.

Despite these hurdles, Gascón, integral to crafting Emilia Pérez's narrative as one of its Spanish-speaking insiders, showcased her dedication to grounding the film within authentic trans experiences.

Earlier, SSP reported that Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy and wife Bridget welcomed their first baby.

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