Controversy surrounding Actor Karla Sofia Gascon and 'Emilia Perez' Oscar campaign

Actor Karla Sofia Gascon steps back from Oscar campaign for 'Emilia Perez' after offensive social media posts surface, impacting film's chances of success. Gascon apologizes and hopes for film to be appreciated for its message of love and difference.

Netflix Drops Karla Sofia Gascon from Oscars Campaign

Netflix has dropped Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of 'Emilia Perez,' from its high-profile Oscars campaign and distanced itself from the best actress nominee over offensive social media posts. Gascon, the first openly transgender acting nominee in Academy Awards history, made derogatory comments about Islam, diversity efforts, China, and George Floyd. Netflix has removed Gascon from all campaign efforts and replaced her image with Zoe Saldana's. The film 'Emilia Perez' faces controversy but was a perceived frontrunner for multiple Academy Awards.

Controversy Surrounding Best Actress Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón

Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the first transgender performer to be nominated for an Academy Award, faces backlash for offensive tweets from the past, jeopardizing her chances of winning. Her controversial statements have stirred up significant attention globally.

2025 Oscar Nominations

The 97th Academy Award nominations were announced, with 'Emilia Perez' leading the pack. Various actors were snubbed while others earned well-deserved nominations. Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, and Demi Moore discussed their empowering roles in different films.

2025 Oscar Nominations

Transgender cartel musical 'Emilia Perez' leads this year's Oscar nominations with 13 nods, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked.' Voting deadlines extended due to Los Angeles wildfires. Netflix film surpasses record for most non-English-language nominations. Controversial picks include a Trump biopic and surprising snubs for Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman.

Emilia Perez - Golden Globes Best Picture Winner

Emilia Perez, the Golden Globes best picture winner, features a musical number celebrating transgender surgery in a movie that prides itself on crazy scenes. The film tells the story of a Mexican cartel boss undergoing a sex-change operation. Real-life transgender actor Karla Sofía Gascón plays the lead role. The movie won awards for best picture comedy or musical, supporting actress Zoe Saldana, and best non-English language movie.

Golden Globes Awards Season

The Golden Globes awards season heats up with the surreal narco-thriller musical 'Emilia Perez' leading the charge, earning 10 nominations including for star transgender actress Karla Sofia Gascon. 'Emilia Perez' hopes to make a mark at the Academy Awards. Other contenders include 'Wicked,' 'Anora,' and 'The Substance.' The awards ceremony also recognizes television shows like 'The Bear,' 'Shogun,' and 'Only Murders in the Building.'

Cannes Film Festival Winners

The film 'Anora' by U.S. director Sean Baker won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Other winners include 'All We Imagine As Light' from an Indian director and 'Emilia Perez,' a musical about a Mexican cartel boss transitioning from male to female.

77th Cannes Film Festival Winners

Sean Baker's film 'Anora' wins Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, marking Neon's fifth consecutive win. 'All We Imagine As Light' wins the Grand Prix, while 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' gets a special prize. 'Emilia Perez' wins best actress and jury prize, 'The Substance' wins best screenplay, and 'Grand Tour' wins best director.

Transgender actor wins Best Actress prize at Cannes Film Festival

Transgender actor Karla Sofia Gascon shared the Best Actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival with three female co-stars for the movie Emilia Perez. The movie also won the Jury Prize and will be distributed by Netflix.