Karla Sofía Gascón, the lead actress in the Netflix film 'Emilia Pérez', faces backlash for resurfaced social media posts containing Islamophobic remarks, disparaging comments about George Floyd, and criticisms of diversity. Netflix distances itself from Gascón, removing her from promotional materials. The controversy threatens the film's awards campaign, with Academy members reportedly reconsidering their votes.
Emilia Pérez faces fallout as Netflix distances itself from starThe controversy surrounds Karla Sofía Gascón, the film’s lead actress, whose old social media posts have resurfaced. The tweets sparked outrage and derailed what was once a promising awards campaign.
Gascón has apologised multiple times. In one statement, she said, “I deeply regret the pain my words have caused. Due to the scandal, many Academy members are reportedly reconsidering their votes for Emilia Pérez. What was once a frontrunner with 13 nominations now faces an uncertain future. This scandal serves as a reminder of how public figures can fall from grace in an age where social media leaves no stone unturned. It also raises questions about accountability and redemption in the entertainment industry.
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