Netflix's Oscar Campaign Backlash

Netflix invested $30 million in an Oscar campaign for a movie featuring a transsexual character played by Karla Sofia Gascón. However, Gascón's past racist tweets were not vetted, leading to a major setback for Netflix's Oscar hopes.

Netflix removes transgender actress Karla Sofia Gascón from Oscar campaign

Netflix removes transgender actress Karla Sofia Gascón from its Oscar campaign for Emilia Perez due to backlash over old social media posts, jeopardizing the film's frontrunner status. Gascón faces criticism for insulting Muslims, George Floyd, and black and Asian actors. The scandal has shaken Hollywood during awards season.