Karla Sofia Gascon, the first out transgender actor nominated for an Oscar, is confirmed to attend the ceremony despite previous controversies over her resurfaced bigoted tweets. Initially removed from the campaign trail by Netflix following the backlash, the company is now covering her expenses to travel to Los Angeles. Gascon had been a prominent figure on the awards circuit until the tweets surfaced, prompting strong criticism from colleagues and the director of her film, Jacques Audiard. She expressed regret for the pain caused by her statements during subsequent interviews.
Gascon is the first out transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar, but her past hateful tweets led to backlash and Netflix pulling her from the campaign.
The director of 'Emilia Perez,' Jacques Audiard, deemed Gascon's resurfaced tweets inexcusable, reflecting a strong response from the film’s team to the controversy.
Despite her nominations, Gascon skipped major awards events, including Spain’s Goya awards, with many expressing disappointment and the impact of her past statements on her career.
Gascon's statements revealed her acknowledgment of the hurt caused by her earlier views, stating, 'As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well.'
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