Karla Sofía Gascón apologises for controversial posts by XX
“Emilia Perez” star Kara Sophia Gascon is facing a social media backlash after several posts from the X account on Muslims, George Floyd and Oscar’s diversity.
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Karla Sofía Gascón’s awards season victory lap was derailed by a series of resurfaced social media posts. However, the controversial “Emilia Perez” star is set to make a comeback at the Academy Awards on Sunday.
Gascon, the best actress in Jack Audiard’s performance as the title character in the musical crime thriller, confirmed Oscar’s attendance in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter issued Monday.
“I don’t know how I feel, but I’m grateful to be back,” Gascon told the outlet. “I am grateful to all those who have believed in me – to Netflix, to production companies and my colleagues. It can close this beautiful, difficult path that started three years ago.”
According to Variety and CNN, Gascon’s attendance at the ceremony at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood will be reportedly funded by Netflix. Previous reports say the streaming giant has reevaluated the courtesy of Gascon awards, including providing transportation and accommodation to the event.
USA Today has contacted representatives of Gascón and Netflix for comments.
Gascon’s upcoming Oscar appearance was first nominated at the Academy Awards for an online backlash with Muslims, George Floyd and diversity racist and xenophobic social media posts He comes after the actress who made history as a transgender actress.
The Spanish actress was not present in the Critics’ Choice Award earlier this month. There, she was awarded the Best Song award. However, her co-stars Zoe Saldanya and Selena Gomez attended the SAG Awards, with the actress revealing only their films.
Karla Sofía Gascón’s social media controversy explained
In late January, journalist Sarahagi shared some screenshots of Gascon’s previous posts about X. Variety first reported the news.
The post in question is a subject from Gascon’s view on the Spanish Muslim population, with 2020 US demonstrations in response to George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police, and she describes as “ugh gala.” We responded to the 2021 Academy Awards Ceremony.
“#OSCARS looks increasingly like an independent protest film ceremony. I didn’t know if I was watching the Afro-Korean Festival, the Black Life Matter Demonstration, or 8m,” Gascon wrote in one of the posts Masu. .
Gascon quickly apologised for the controversial post, saying in a statement today, “As someone in a marginalized community, I know this pain well, so I am deeply sorry to the person who caused the pain.” Ta.
In a follow-up statement published via Instagram on February 1, Gascón claimed she was “not racist,” and that her resurrected comments had fallen out of context. “I have always fought for a more just society and a world of freedom, peace and love. I will never support war, religious extremism, race or people’s oppression,” she said. I wrote it in words.
Netflix, “Emilia Perez” Stars Address Cara Sofia Gascon Dispute
On the February 12 episode of the Town with Matthew Veroni podcast, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bella Baharia lamented the backlash brought on by Gascon’s online controversy.
“It really shot the conversation in a different way (and) this incredible film made by Jack, this incredible director,” Bajaria said. “It’s a real shame for many people, like (co-stars) Zoe (Saldaña) and Selena (Gomez). And our awards team has run an incredible campaign for the film.”
Saldaña and Gomez were also in controversy. During the January 31 Q&A in London, Saldanya resurrected the post that resurrected her, “It’s really sad because I don’t support her, and I’m negative about people from any group. “We don’t have tolerant of rhetoric.”
Meanwhile, Gomez said “part of the magic has disappeared” in her appearance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 9th, but added that she “lives without regrets.” …I’ve done this movie many times. It was done. “
“Emilia Perez” director Audido, who previously distanced himself from Gascon amidst the controversy, shouted at the actress when the film was awarded the best film not in English on February 16th. Ta.
“I want to bring this film to life and thank you to the incredible artists who are with us tonight: my beloved Zoe (Saldanya), my beloved Serena (Gomez)…but you, my beloved Cara Sofia , I kiss.
Contributions: Pamela Avila, Anthony Robledo, Bryan Alexander, Patrick Ryan, Jay Stahl, Kimi Robinson, Brendan Morrow, USA Today