Karla Sofia Gascon: I have been left very alone'

Karla Sofia Gascon, the first publicly trans actress nominated for an Oscar, is facing social media backlash due to old tweets that have come to light. These tweets, which contain inflammatory and racist remarks, have raised concerns as Gascon embarks on a series of prominent awards events. Netflix removed her from a promotional event following the controversy, prompting Gascon to issue a statement expressing her regret for past mistakes but emphasizing that she does not endorse the views cited in the resurfaced tweets. She stressed the importance of context in understanding her words and views moving forward.

As a human being, I have made mistakes, but I am not responsible for having my words manipulated to hurt me. My responsibility lies with what I say.

The attacks on my character and the resurfacing of old tweets were not a complete representation of my views. Context is important.

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