Zoe Saldaña addressed the controversy surrounding her Emilia Pérez co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, who faced backlash due to resurfaced offensive social media posts. These posts, which included anti-Islamic sentiment and controversial remarks on diversity and George Floyd's death, led Gascón to argue during a CNN interview that they do not represent her identity. While Gascón believes she has the support of her co-stars, Saldaña clarified that she does not condone any form of racism or bigotry, expressing her sadness and disappointment regarding the situation and its impact on the film.
I do not support any negative rhetoric of racism and bigotry towards any group of people. That is what I want to stand for.
I'm sad. Time and time again, that's the word because that is the sentiment that has been living in my chest since everything happened.
I'm also disappointed. I can't speak for other people's actions. All I can attest to is my experience, and never in a million years did I ever believe that we would be here.
The posts should not define me... I am not a racist.
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