Karla Sofia Gascon, known for her role in Emilia Perez, candidly described herself as a warrior who enjoys conflict. After making history as the first openly trans actress nominated for an Oscar, Gascon faced severe backlash following the resurfacing of past posts deemed offensive, including derogatory comments about Islam and racism. Despite an initial apology from Netflix, Gascon opted for a proactive media strategy to address the mounting criticism, although this scandal has put both her career and Emilia Perez's award campaign at risk.
I'm a great warrior. I love to fight. If it was up to me, I would go to all the talk shows and fight with everybody all the time.
Gascon, previously known for her work in telenovelas, came out publicly as a trans woman, illustrating her fraught life leading up to Emilia Perez.
Gascon is the first openly trans actress to be nominated for an Oscar, representing a historic moment in Hollywood.
Instead of allowing the dust to settle, the star took matters into her own hands, navigating a scandal that threatened her career.
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