Overview
- Bill Maher argued on HBO's Real Time that 'cancel culture' influenced the 2025 Oscars results, particularly in the Best Actress category.
- Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender nominee for Best Actress, faced backlash over resurfaced offensive tweets, which Maher described as 'child-like' and 'Kanye-esque.'
- Following the controversy, Gascón issued a public apology, acknowledging the harm caused by her past social media posts and expressing regret.
- 'Anora' emerged as the big winner at the Oscars, securing five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
- 'Emilia Pérez,' initially a frontrunner with 13 nominations, won two Oscars, including Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña, but lost momentum after the scandal.