Actress Zoe Saldana apologizes for Netflix's Emilia Pérez at Academy Awards

Actress Zoe Saldana apologizes for offense caused by Netflix's trans drug cartel musical Emilia Pérez at the Academy Awards. She acknowledges the hurtful portrayal of Mexico but defends the film as a story about four universal women. The film has faced criticism for previous social media posts by the star, transgender actor Karla Sofia Gascón.

Controversy Surrounding French Film “Emilia Pérez”

The French film “Emilia Pérez” won the best film award at the Césars, but its star Karla Sofia Gascón faced controversy over past social media posts. Gascón, who plays a transgender ex-cartel boss in the film, made disparaging comments about Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity. Despite the backlash, the film won seven awards at the Césars.

Karla Sofía Gascón's Controversy and Apology

Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated trans actor, apologizes for old social media posts denigrating Islam and George Floyd. The controversy may affect her film 'Emilia Pérez's' Oscar chances.

Controversy Surrounding Trans Actor Karla Sofía Gascón

Trans actor Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old social media posts denigrating Islam and George Floyd, as controversy surrounds her Oscar-nominated film 'Emilia Pérez'.

Karla Sofía Gascón's Oscar Nomination

Karla Sofía Gascón makes Oscar history as the first openly trans person nominated in an acting category. Gascón stars in the film Emilia Pérez, recognized for her role as a cartel leader seeking to live authentically. The 97th Academy Awards will take place on March 2nd in Los Angeles.

2025 Oscar Nominations

Emilia Pérez leads the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13 nominations, setting a record for a non-English-language film. The Brutalist and Wicked follow with 10 nominations each. Notable nominees include Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender performer nominated for best actress, and Demi Moore and Isabella Rossellini receiving their first Oscar nominations.

Controversy surrounding the film 'Emilia Pérez'

The French musical 'Emilia Pérez' about a Mexican transgender drug lord won four Golden Globe Awards, sparking outrage in Mexico and Latin America for trivializing the mass death caused by the drug war. Critics condemn the film for absolving the drug lord of responsibility and using transgender identity as a narrative tool.

2025 Golden Globes Awards Show

The 2025 Golden Globes saw a 9% increase in streaming audience compared to 2024, bringing in 10.1 million viewers. Social media performance was strong, driving 40 million social impressions and surpassing 45.1 billion potential impressions. Winners included 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Brutalist' in film categories, and 'Shōgun' dominated the television awards.