Karla Sofía Gascón Faces Backlash Over Offensive Tweets, Threatening 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar Campaign

The trans actress has been distanced by Netflix and director Jacques Audiard after racist and Islamophobic tweets resurfaced, overshadowing the film's record-breaking 13 Oscar nominations.

Karla Sofía Gascón, the trans star of the film 'Emilia Pérez,' is facing widespread criticism after old tweets containing racist and Islamophobic remarks were uncovered.
Director Jacques Audiard and Netflix have publicly distanced themselves from Gascón, with Netflix removing her from the film's Oscar promotion campaign.
The controversy arises as 'Emilia Pérez' leads the Oscars with 13 nominations, a historic achievement for a non-English language film.
Gascón has apologized for the tweets and announced she will remain silent to allow the film to be judged on its own merits, but she has been excluded from major events, including the Spanish Goya Awards.
While the film continues to receive praise for its message of love and inclusion, Gascón's chances of winning Best Actress at the Oscars are considered significantly diminished.