Why is ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón facing backlash?
Gascón, 52, is currently up for an Academy Award for her role in the Spanish-language crime musical, “Emilia Pérez.” She is the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. “Emilia Pérez” won multiple Golden Globes this year, including best motion picture in the musical or comedy category.
‘Emilia Pérez' Director Jacques Audiard Reveals He Has Not Spoken to Karla Sofía Gascón: "I Don't Want To"
Offensive historic tweets posted by the transgender star of the Netflix film that picked up 13 Oscar nominations have led to a swirling controversy and an awards campaign in disarray.
Karla Sofía Gascón Apologizes For Resurfaced Tweets—All The ‘Emilia Pérez’ Controversies, Explained
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated star of “Emilia Pérez,” issued an apology Thursday evening after years-old tweets resurfaced in which she took aim at Islam, George Floyd and diversity at the Oscars,
‘Emilia Pérez’ director slams Karla Sofía Gascón over ‘hateful’ tweets: ‘I don’t want to’ speak to her
“Emilia Pérez” director Jacques Audiard is addressing Karla Sofía Gascón’s shocking controversy — and he’s not happy.
Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard weighs in on Karla Sofía Gascón controversy
Jacques Audiard, the writer and director of Emilia Pérez, made his first comments in the aftermath of the controversy surrounding Karla Sofía Gascón.
Netflix Distances Itself From Karla Sofía Gascón as Controversy Forces ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign Changes
Netflix is distancing itself from "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón in an effort to salvage the film's Oscar prospects.
The unraveling of the 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar campaign: How the controversy around Karla Sofía Gascón affects the Best Picture frontrunner
Guy Pearce recently spoke to The Times as part of his Oscar campaign for “The Brutalist” and remembered getting piled on by members of the industry due to his acting start on the popular Australian soap opera “Neighbours.” Pearce was a cast member from 1986 to 1989. “I have many feelings about that show,” Pearce …
Netflix Scrambles to Contain ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Disaster
Netflix is scrambling to contain the fallout from Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón’s resurfaced racist tweets according to several reports, which say the streamer has all but disinvited the actress from the rest of the award season’s festivities.
‘Emilia Pérez’ and the New Era of Online Oscar Scandals
As Karla Sofía Gascón’s resurfaced social media posts upend the campaign for the year’s most-nominated film, what happens now ...
How Emilia Pérez Is Being Removed from the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the film's embattled best actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón will no longer be ...
'Emilia Pérez' and its lead star are facing a backlash. Here's the controversy explained.
"Emilia Pérez" is nominated for 13 Oscars, but the film and its lead star Karla Sofía Gascón are being criticized.
What ‘Emilia Pérez’ Can Win at the Oscars
How will 'Emilia Pérez' fare at the Oscars without its lead nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón front and center?
The ‘Emilia Pérez’ backlash, explained
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set ...
Emilia Perez woes mount with Netflix said to end Oscars backing for star over online posts
Streaming giant said to distance itself from best actress nominee, Spain’s Karla Sofia Gascon, over her offensive social ...
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From all-time backtracks to offensive posts—All you need to know about Emilia Pérez, the Oscars’ most polarising nomination
Emilia Pérez, a musical about a drug lord who undergoes gender reassignment surgery, started its post-release run as a ...