Karla Sofía Gascón, nominated for Best Actress for 'Emilia Perez,' has faced significant backlash due to offensive tweets from four years ago. In these, she made derogatory comments about Islam and George Floyd, among others. This controversy has not only severely impacted her Oscar chances but has also overshadowed her film's success, which was previously a frontrunner for Best Picture. Gascón's situation has attracted worldwide media attention, prompting a public apology while raising questions about her nomination in Hollywood's progressive landscape.
Karla Sofía Gascón, the first transgender performer nominated for an Academy Award, faces backlash due to offensive past tweets, jeopardizing her Oscar chances.
Gascón's controversial tweets included derogatory remarks about Islam, Catholicism, and George Floyd, leading to a public outcry and inquiry into her nomination's legitimacy.
The outcry over Gascón's tweets has gone global, impacting the perception of her film, 'Emilia Perez,' which was a frontrunner for Best Picture.
Despite being the face of Netflix's 'Emilia Perez,' Gascón's past has overshadowed the film’s success, raising concerns in Hollywood regarding her nomination.
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