Karla Sofía Gascón Faces Backlash Over Resurfaced Social Media Posts

Controversy over past racist and Islamophobic remarks impacts Gascón's role in 'Emilia Pérez' promotions and awards season presence.

Karla Sofía Gascón has apologized for years-old social media posts featuring racist and Islamophobic rhetoric, which were recently resurfaced by journalist Sarah Hagi.
The actor, who made history as the first openly transgender Oscar nominee for Best Actress, has been removed from Netflix's promotional materials for 'Emilia Pérez' and is absent from key awards ceremonies.
Co-stars Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, as well as director Jacques Audiard, have expressed sadness and disappointment over the controversy, with Audiard calling the comments 'hateful' and 'inexcusable.'
Gascón denies allegations of calling Gomez a 'rich rat' in a viral tweet, claiming it is not hers, and has stated she is not racist, citing personal relationships with Muslim individuals.
The controversy has overshadowed the film's 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and acting nods for Gascón and Saldaña, as the cast and crew navigate the fallout.