Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Netflix film “Emilia Pérez,” issued an apology after past social media posts resurfaced where she appeared to make comments about Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars. Gascón, the first openly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, expressed regret for causing pain with her posts and stated her commitment to fighting for a better world. The criticism was sparked by screenshots shared by writer Sarah Hagi, revealing posts made in 2020 and 2021, which have since been deleted. Despite the controversy, “Emilia Pérez” received 13 Oscar nominations, leading the pack in this year’s race. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, has generated buzz since debuting at the Cannes Film Festival and has already won awards at the Golden Globes. However, some people have criticized the film for its portrayal of trans people, with GLAAD calling it a step backward for representation. Gascón, who helped shape the film’s transgender storyline, defended her involvement in the project as contributing to its realism and alignment with its goals. Critics have pointed out the irony of a film promoting progressive values facing backlash over past comments made by its star, but the controversy has not stopped “Emilia Pérez” from garnering recognition and acclaim in the film industry.
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