The lead actress of the Spanish-language musical "Emilia Pérez," Karla Sofía Gascón, announced that she will remain silent for the remainder of the Oscars campaign following the resurfacing of her past offensive comments.
Tweets shared by Gascón, primarily from 2019 to 2024, have led to considerable backlash and thrown the film's awards campaign into turmoil.
In a recent Instagram post, Gascón expressed her desire to step back and "let the work speak for itself," hoping her silence would allow the film to be valued for its tribute to love and diversity. She had previously withdrawn from attending several upcoming awards season events, and it remains uncertain if she will participate in the Oscars on March 2.
Her statement follows an interview with the film's director, Jacques Audiard, who criticized Gascón's tweets and revealed that he is no longer in communication with her. Gascón remarked, "In light of Jacques' interview, which I comprehend, I have chosen, for the film, for Jacques, for the cast, and for the remarkable crew who deserve it, to allow the work to speak for itself."
Karla Sofía Gascón expressed regret for her initial tweets, stating she wishes to "sincerely apologize to everyone who has been hurt along the way." Her original tweets included remarks about Islam, George Floyd, and the diversity at the Oscars. Following the backlash, Gascón stated she was "deeply sorry to those I have caused pain," asserting that she is not racist and that many of her statements were taken out of context.
In response to the controversy, Hollywood has distanced itself from her posts, and Netflix appears to have shifted its campaign efforts towards the film's other nominees. While Netflix has not made a public comment, the company has been distancing itself from Gascón's remarks in recent days. This shift highlights the evolving landscape of the campaign surrounding Gascón amid the ongoing backlash.
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