The Oscar race for best actress is getting nasty, with the first transgender nominee accusing a rival's team of launching a smear campaign. The frontrunner, Emilia Pérez, faces criticism from the LGBTQ community for its portrayal of transgenderism.
Key Points
First transgender performer ever nominated for an Academy Award
Accusations of smear campaign between Karla Sofia Gascón and Fernanda Torres
Criticism from GLAAD for the portrayal of transgenderism in Emilia Pérez
Pros
Diversity and representation with the first transgender nominee
Cons
Accusations of smear campaign between nominees
Criticism from LGBTQ community for portrayal of transgenderism