Karla Sofía Gascón says she will not withdraw from Oscar contention over past comments: ‘I have not committed any crime’
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of “Emilia Pérez,” is staying in the race for best actress despite controversy over offensive social media posts.
Who is controversial Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón?
Karla Sofía Gascón is a Spanish actress. She became the first transgender star to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. She also became the first openly transgender actress to be nominated by the Academy for Best Actress. Gascón was born in Alcobendas, Spain, and decided to pursue an acting career at 16 years old.
Oscars Won’t Make Any Past Best Actress Winners Praise Karla Sofía Gascón on Stage
The format in which each individual nominee is praised by a former winner will be used in below-the-line categories this year.
Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for George Floyd, diversity at Oscars tweets: 'I am not a racist'
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón has apologized after resurfaced social media posts circulated online and caused a stir.
Karla Sofía Gascón Hopes Her Withdrawal From ‘Emilia Pérez' Oscar Campaign Allows "the Film to Be Appreciated"
The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that the embattled best actress Oscar nominee will no longer be flying to L.A. for any of the film's awards activities this week.
Karla Sofía Gascón Responds To ‘Emilia Pérez’ Director & Offers “Silence” During Oscars Race: “Let The Work Talk For Itself”
As Karla Sofía Gascón faces continued backlash for past comments, the 'Emilia Pérez' actress is stepping back from the spotlight.
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.
Karla Sofía Gascón Vows ‘Silence’ Amid ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign After Backlash Over Racist Posts
Karla Sofía Gascón has addressed her withdrawal from the campaign following backlash over resurfaced social media posts.
Karla Sofía Gascón Promises to Halt Apology Tour and Let ‘Emilia Pérez’ Speak for Itself Ahead of Oscars
Following the scandal about past racist tweets, Karla Sofia Gascón promised to let the Oscar-nominated "Emilia Pérez" "speak for itself."
Karla Sofía Gascón Will No Longer Participate in the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign
Per the Hollywood Reporter, the first openly trans woman to be nominated for an Oscar has been ousted from promotions of the film.
Karla Sofía Gascón Scandal Is Not the Only ‘Emilia Pérez’ Controversy
The actress’s old social media posts have threatened to derail the film’s Oscar campaign, but backlash has been building for months for other reasons.
‘Emilia Pérez’s Oscar Chances Hang by a Thread as Karla Sofía Gáscon Steps Back
Unfortunately, this could affect Karla's Emilia Pérez costar and Best Supporting Actress frontrunner, Zoe Saldaña. In the ...
Trans Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón cries, laments being ‘sacrificed and crucified’ for old tweets
Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender Academy Award nominee for Best Actress, refused to step down, despite ...
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Karla Sofia Gascon Issues New Apology After ‘Emilia Perez’ Director Called Her ‘Self-Destructive’
Karla Sofia Gascon, the embattled star of ‘Emilia Perez,’ shared a new apology for historic tweets after the film’s director ...