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Karla Sofía Gascón Defends Past Controversial Tweets, Calls Backlash a 'Smear Campaign'

The actress, who made history as the first transgender woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, remains defiant as Netflix expresses willingness to collaborate with her again.

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This handout pictures courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencies (AMPAS) shows Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascon during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh / AMPAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT AFP PHOTO / Richard Harbaugh / Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencies (AMPAS) - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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Karla Sofia Gascon in Emilia Perez

Overview

  • Karla Sofía Gascón faced significant backlash after her historical tweets with racist, Islamophobic, and homophobic content resurfaced, impacting her Oscar campaign for Emilia Pérez.
  • Gascón alternated between apologetic and defiant stances, claiming the backlash was part of a deliberate smear campaign but provided no evidence to support this assertion.
  • Netflix initially distanced itself from Gascón but later invited her to its Oscars party and expressed openness to working with her in the future, emphasizing forgiveness for past mistakes.
  • The actress described herself as 'less racist than Gandhi' and stated that no one needed to forgive her, while also promoting her biographical book in public appearances.
  • The controversy has sparked discussions about accountability, public perception, and the entertainment industry's handling of sensitive issues involving prominent figures.