Karla Sofía Gascón's Racist Tweets and the Cautionary Tale of ‘Emilia Pérez'
The title character of "Emilia Pérez" is not a good person. Her lawyer, Rita (Zoe Saldaña), thinks she can become one, agreeing to facilitate a notorious cartel leader's gender transition in part because "Changing the body changes the soul / Changing the soul changes society / Changing society changes everything.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Apologizes for Racist, Offensive Tweets: ‘I Am Deeply Sorry to Those I Have Caused Pain’
Emilia Pérez” star and Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has issued an apology after her social media posts expressing controversial views on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Oscars resurfaced this week.
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón’s posts about Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars diversity and more go viral
The actress stated that “Islam is becoming a hotbed of infection for humanity that urgently needs to be cured” and described Muslims as “a DEEP DISGUSTING HUMANITY.”
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Under Fire Over Tweets About Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars Diversity
Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon is under fire due to resurfaced tweets she posted about Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars diversity and more.
“Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, quotes about fellow Oscar nominee
While EW has learned that Gascón's comments about Fernanda Torres do not go against Academy campaign guidelines, alleged resurfaced posts drew ire on X.
Embattled Over Caustic Tweets, ‘Emilia Perez' Star Karla Sofia Gascon Releases Statement Of Apology
Oscar nominated Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon has issued an apology through Netflix for the caustic social media missives she posted half a decade ago, which have imperiled her awards season chances.
Oscar Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón's Anti-Islam Posts Have Resurfaced
Anti-Islam posts by Karla Sofía Gascón have resurfaced amid her Oscars race. As the star of Emilia Pérez, Karla made history as the first openly trans actor to be nominated for Best Actress at the awards.
Karla Sofía Gascón Didn't Violate Oscar Rules, but More ‘Emilia Pérez' Controversy Threatens Her Campaign
Lead Karla Sofía Gascón, the first transgender performer to be nominated for Best Actress or any acting Oscar, gave an interview to a Brazilian journalist criticizing the blowback she has gotten online from supporters of her fellow nominee Fernanda Torres,
‘Emilia Pérez’ Is As Bad As Audiences Say, And Its Nominations Raise Questions
The film stars Zoe Saldana as Rita, a lawyer forcibly recruited by a crime boss, Manitas, played by Karla Sofía Gascón, who ...
'Emilia Pérez' is a divisive Oscars frontrunner. It's also the subject of a new parody film.
Camila Aurora uploaded her parody of Emilia Pérez, called Johanne Sacreblu on YouTube. The 28-minute short is a spoof of the ...
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Why “Emilia Pérez” is loved by Hollywood and hated by everyone else
The resulting film, a trans-narco-musical fever dream called “Emilia Pérez”, has earned 13 Oscar nominations. Since the ...
Why is there furor over 'Emilia Perez'? Here's why people love or hate it
Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language film nabbed 13 Oscar noms but many moviegoers say it's inauthentic in terms of Mexico and ...
'Emilia Pérez' controversy: Why 'torturous' movie is criticized for its representation
Unconventional Spanish-language movie musical "Emilia Pérez" may be an Oscars front-runner, but some feel the film is ...
The Internet Loves To Hate ‘Emilia Pérez’
The Oscar Nominations are here, and 'Emilia Pérez' is up for 13 different awards. Unfortunately though, the internet didn't ...
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?’
It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed “narco-musical” Emilia ...
Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical. Is the Music Any Good? (No)
While Emilia Pérez has some redeeming qualities, the music doesn't exactly help its case. Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical ...