Conan O'Brien Trolls Karla Sofia Gascón

Comedian Conan O’Brien trolls transgender actor Karla Sofia Gascón for past tweets, sparking controversy. Gascón faced backlash for derogatory comments on social media. Director Jacques Audiard criticizes Gascón for playing the victim. Actress Zoe Saldaña expresses sadness and disappointment over the situation.

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.

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.