Karla Sofía Gascón Controversy

SOURCE apnews.com
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated trans actor and star of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” apologizes for old social media posts denigrating Islam and calling George Floyd a drug addict. Netflix, where her film can be streamed, has not yet commented on the issue.

Key Points

  • Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first transgender performer to be nominated for the Oscar for best actress.
  • Old posts from Gascón's social media account resurfaced, leading to the apology.
  • Other celebrities like James Gunn, Trevor Noah, and Blake Shelton have faced similar situations with old tweets.

Pros

  • Karla Sofía Gascón apologized for her old social media posts denigrating Islam and calling George Floyd a drug addict.

Cons

  • The controversy may affect the Oscar chances of the film “Emilia Pérez.”