Karla Sofía Gascón's Racist Tweets and the Cautionary Tale of ‘Emilia Pérez'
The title character of "Emilia Pérez" is not a good person. Her lawyer, Rita (Zoe Saldaña), thinks she can become one, agreeing to facilitate a notorious cartel leader's gender transition in part because "Changing the body changes the soul / Changing the soul changes society / Changing society changes everything.
Embattled Over Caustic Tweets, ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Releases Statement Of Apology
Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has issued an apology through Netflix for the caustic social media missives she posted half a decade ago, which have imperiled her awards-season chances. “I want to acknowledge the conversation ...
Emilia Pérez star faces backlash with resurfaced racist tweets amid ‘Oscar violation’
Karla Sofia Gascón, the Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez star, is facing backlash for resurfaced posts on X targeting Muslims, George Floyd and Oscar diversity.
“Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, quotes about fellow Oscar nominee
While EW has learned that Gascón's comments about Fernanda Torres do not go against Academy campaign guidelines, alleged resurfaced posts drew ire on X.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Under Fire Over Tweets About Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars Diversity
Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon is under fire due to resurfaced tweets she posted about Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars diversity and more.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Apologizes for Racist, Offensive Tweets: ‘I Am Deeply Sorry to Those I Have Caused Pain’
Emilia Pérez” star and Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has issued an apology after her social media posts expressing controversial views on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Oscars resurfaced this week.
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón under fire over old posts
Days after releasing a statement clarifying her comments about fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres, the star of "Emilia Pérez," Karla Sofía Gascón, is back in the hot seat over old posts she made on X,
How ‘Emilia Pérez,’ The Most Nominated Film Of The Year, Became (One Of) The Most Hated
Between widespread criticism of the film itself and resurfaced tweets from its lead star, the Oscars front-runner has been ...
'Emilia Pérez' is a divisive Oscars frontrunner. It's also the subject of a new parody film.
Camila Aurora uploaded her parody of Emilia Pérez, called Johanne Sacreblu on YouTube. The 28-minute short is a spoof of the ...
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Florida Republican Party members put House speaker Perez on defense
TALLAHASSEE — House Speaker Daniel Perez was on the defensive, fielding questions from rank-and-file members of the Republican Party of Florida in a 45-minute video call Thursday about why he is ...
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Why “Emilia Pérez” is loved by Hollywood and hated by everyone else
The resulting film, a trans-narco-musical fever dream called “Emilia Pérez”, has earned 13 Oscar nominations. Since the ...
Embattled Over Caustic Tweets, ‘Emilia Perez’ Star Karla Sofia Gascon Releases Statement Of Apology
Oscar nominated Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon has issued an apology through Netflix for the caustic social media missives she posted half a decade ago, which have imperiled her awards season ...
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?’
It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed “narco-musical” Emilia ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Is As Bad As Audiences Say, And Its Nominations Raise Questions
The film stars Zoe Saldana as Rita, a lawyer forcibly recruited by a crime boss, Manitas, played by Karla Sofía Gascón, who ...
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Daniel Perez is entering his less friendly to Ron DeSantis era
As the Florida House gaveled in for a Legislative Session Gov. Ron DeSantis called for — and subsequently used his bully ...
Pat Perez Is Done Playing LIV Golf, but Will Take Surprising New Role
Perez won three times on the PGA Tour before defecting to LIV in 2022. In 2024, Perez finished 48th on the season-long points ...