Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for past controversial tweets about George Floyd and Islam, deactivates her social media account amid backlash. She defends herself on Instagram, denies being racist, and vows to spread a message of hope and love.
Key Points
Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans performer to be nominated for best actress
She emphasizes her fight for a more just society and denounces wars, religious extremism, and oppression
Gascón expresses the need for better self-expression and learning
Pros
Karla Sofía Gascón addresses the controversy and apologizes for past tweets
She defends herself and denies being racist
She vows to spread a message of hope and love
Cons
Received threats, insults, and harassment online
Deactivated her social media account due to family's request