Overview

• Karla Sofía Gascón, star of Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez,' is the first openly transgender actor nominated for an Oscar, with the film receiving 13 nominations, a record for a non-English language movie.
• Resurfaced tweets from Gascón, including comments on Islam, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars, have led to widespread backlash and accusations of racism and Islamophobia.
• Gascón has apologized for the posts, deactivated her X (formerly Twitter) account, and denied being racist, while defending her Oscar nomination as recognition of her acting work.
• Netflix has reportedly distanced itself from Gascón, removing her from promotional materials and ceasing financial support for her awards campaign appearances.
• Criticism of 'Emilia Pérez' extends beyond Gascón, with the film facing backlash for its depiction of Mexico, trans issues, and reliance on stereotypes, despite its high-profile accolades.