Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Netflix movie “Emilia Pérez,” issued an apology after past social media posts resurfaced in which she made 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 to those she hurt and stated that she has always fought for a better world. Criticism of her began after screenshots of her past posts, which were written in Spanish in 2020 and 2021, were shared online. The posts have since been deleted, and NBC News did not independently review them.
“Emilia Pérez” received 13 Oscar nominations, leading the pack of contenders. The film, which explores the journey of a Mexican drug cartel boss who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, has been praised for its unique storyline. However, some have criticized the depiction of trans people in the film, with GLAAD stating that it is a step backward for trans representation. Gascón, who helped shape the transgender storyline in the movie, spoke about her involvement in making the film more realistic and aligned with its intentions.
Despite the success and recognition of “Emilia Pérez,” Gascón’s controversy over past social media posts has caused a stir. The star’s apology and acknowledgment of the hurt caused have sparked discussions about accountability and representation in the film industry.
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