Karla Sofia Gascon's bigoted tweets may doom Zoe Saldana's Oscar chances
Briefly

Zoe Saldana was a frontrunner for an Academy Award for her role in Emilia Perez, a film conveying hope to marginalized communities. However, director Karla Sofia Gascon's scandal over offensive past remarks on Twitter has severely impacted the Oscar prospects for both the film and the actors involved. Scott Feinberg from the Hollywood Reporter noted that Gascon's actions have made her 'toxic' in Hollywood, undermining the significance of Saldana's potential recognition. Gascon, who made history with her nomination as a transgender actress, has issued apologies while questioning whether she's been targeted in a smear campaign.
Karla Sofia Gascon's offensive past comments on marginalized communities have led to the implosion of her Oscar prospects and affected the entire film Emilia Perez.
The controversy surrounding Gascon's resurfaced tweets about various sensitive subjects has rendered her toxic in Hollywood, diminishing recognition for her film and colleagues.
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