Oscar Favorite 'Emilia Pérez' Faces Fallout Over Lead Actress's Controversial Tweets

Old social media posts by Karla Sofía Gascón, the first transwoman nominated for Best Actress, jeopardize the film's chances at the Oscars.

Karla Sofía Gascón, star of 'Emilia Pérez,' is under fire for offensive tweets resurfaced by a journalist, with accusations of racism, Islamophobia, and personal attacks on industry colleagues.
The controversy has cast doubt on the film's Oscar prospects, despite its record-breaking 13 nominations for a non-US production.
Gascón has apologized and deactivated her social media account but denies some allegations and attributes others to irony or being taken out of context.
The backlash has also drawn criticism toward Netflix and Gascón's talent agency for failing to vet her social media history before the film's release.
Competitors like 'The Brutalist,' 'Wicked,' and 'I'm Still Here' are now seen as having stronger chances for awards as 'Emilia Pérez' faces diminished support.