January 30th 2025.
Karla Sofia Gascón, the 52-year-old actor who rose to global fame as the titular character in Netflix's acclaimed movie musical, is currently facing backlash on multiple fronts. The Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez star has recently come under fire for resurfaced posts on social media targeting Muslims, George Floyd, and the lack of diversity at the Oscars.
As the first out trans person to be nominated for an Academy Award in the best actress category, Gascón has made history. However, her historic and recent comments have sparked mounting criticism from both the public and the film industry.
Gascón's performance in the movie musical about a Mexican drug boss who transitions into a woman has received mixed reviews, with some viewers dubbing it as "one of the worst films ever." There have also been concerns about the film's representation of Mexican culture and the trans community.
With the Oscars just around the corner, the main star has found herself in hot water once again. Earlier this week, she was forced to defend her comments about fellow nominee, Fernanda Torres, star of the film "I'm Still Here."
In a recent interview, Gascón spoke out against social media teams who were trying to diminish her team's work. She also mentioned that there were people associated with Torres who were tearing her and her film down. However, she clarified in a statement that she was not talking about Torres directly, whom she considers a "wonderful woman and an amazing actress."
But it's not just Gascón's comments about Torres that have caused controversy. Resurfaced posts on her social media accounts have shown her making Islamophobic remarks, disparaging the Black Lives Matter movement, and pushing back against diversity at the Oscars.
One post from November 2020 reads, "I'm Sorry, Is it just my impression or is there more Muslims in Spain? Every time I go to pick up my daughter from school there are more women with their hair covered and their skirts down to their heels. Next year instead of English we'll have to teach Arabic." Another post from September 2020 features an image of a woman wearing a burqa and states, "Islam is marvellous, without any machismo. Women are respected...How DEEPLY DISGUSTING OF HUMANITY."
In addition to these posts, Gascón has also made comments about George Floyd's death, calling him a "drug addict swindler." She also made a remark about the 2021 Oscars ceremony, saying it looked more like "an Afro-Korean festival" or a "Black Lives Matter demonstration."
These posts have sparked disgust and outrage from many people, with some calling for her Oscar nomination to be rescinded. Gascón has since deleted most of the criticized posts from her social media accounts.
As the Oscars approach, the event has faced several troubles, including wildfires in Los Angeles and accusations of AI use in some of the nominated films. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 2, and Gascón's representatives have yet to comment on the backlash she is facing.
Despite the controversy surrounding her, Gascón remains hopeful and grateful for her nomination. She has expressed her admiration for fellow nominee Fernanda Torres and hopes to continue to make a positive impact in the film industry.
In the end, it is up to the Academy and the public to decide how they will respond to Gascón's actions and statements. But one thing is for sure, Gascón's journey as an out trans person in a historically cisgender-dominated industry has been groundbreaking, and she will continue to make history in her own way.
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