Historic Cannes Win for Karla Sofía Gascón Ignites Transphobic Backlash

LGBTQ+ groups file legal complaint against far-right politician Marion Maréchal for derogatory comments following Gascón's Best Actress award.

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first transgender woman to win Best Actress at Cannes for her role in 'Emilia Pérez'.
Maréchal's comments on social media sparked outrage, claiming the award erased women and mothers.
Six European LGBTQ+ organizations filed a complaint for 'transphobic insults' against Maréchal.
The complaint highlights the surge in violence against transgender people in France, with a 129% increase since 2016.
Gascón dedicated her award to all transgender people, emphasizing the importance of change and acceptance.