Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of the Netflix movie “Emilia Pérez,” issued an apology after her past social media posts resurfaced, where she appeared to make comments about Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars. Gascón, who became the first openly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, expressed regret for causing pain and stated her belief in a better world. The criticism began after writer Sarah Hagi shared screenshots of Gascón’s alleged posts, which have since been deleted. The posts, written in Spanish in 2020 and 2021, sparked debate online.
“Emilia Pérez,” a movie about a Mexican drug cartel boss undergoing gender-affirming surgery, received 13 Oscar nominations and has been well-received since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. However, some have criticized the film for its portrayal of trans people, with GLAAD calling it a “step backward for trans representation.” Despite this, Gascón, who played the lead role, worked closely with the director to shape the transgender storyline, adding realism and authenticity to the project.
The film has already won awards at the Golden Globes and is a strong contender in this year’s Oscars race. Gascón’s apology regarding her past social media posts has prompted discussions about representation and respect for marginalized communities in the film industry.
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