Cannes Best Actress Award Goes to 'Emilia Pérez' Ensemble, Marking Historic First
The ensemble cast of 'Emilia Pérez', including Karla Sofia Gascon, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Adriana Paz, wins the prestigious award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
- Karla Sofia Gascon becomes the first transgender actress to receive the Cannes Best Actress award.
- The award was shared among the four lead actresses of 'Emilia Pérez', a musical crime comedy.
- Selena Gomez received the news while in New York City, expressing her excitement via social media.
- The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, also won the Jury Prize at the festival.
- Cannes jury president Greta Gerwig highlighted the ensemble's collective performance as transcendent.
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