Oscar Hopeful 'Emilia Pérez' Faces Turmoil Over Star's Controversial Tweets

Director Jacques Audiard denounces Karla Sofía Gascón’s past remarks, jeopardizing the film's awards prospects.

Jacques Audiard, director of 'Emilia Pérez,' has publicly condemned lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón's past tweets as 'unexcusable,' creating significant backlash.
The tweets, which surfaced recently, include statements criticized as racist, Islamophobic, and disparaging toward colleagues, including co-star Selena Gomez.
Gascón, the first trans actress nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, has apologized but attributed some of the controversy to irony, exaggeration, and alleged media fabrication.
Netflix has reportedly removed Gascón from its promotional campaign for the Oscars and barred her from attending official events tied to the film.
With 13 nominations, 'Emilia Pérez' was seen as a frontrunner for the 97th Academy Awards, but industry experts suggest the controversy could harm its chances.