'Emilia Perez' director thanks 'my dear' Karla Sofia Gascon in BAFTAs speech despite controversial tweets
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At the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, director Jacques Audiard praised Karla Sofía Gascón for her role in 'Emilia Pérez,' while acknowledging the backlash she faces over past offensive tweets. Though he condemned her posts as "hateful," Audiard expressed pride in their collaboration. Gascón's absence at the event mirrored her earlier no-shows at other award ceremonies. Co-stars Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña have also voiced disappointment over Gascón's behavior, further complicating the film's public image amidst the award recognition.
"Above all, I would like to thank all the wonderful artists who brought this film to life... but also you, my dear Karla Sofia, that I kiss."
"I really don't understand why she's continuing. Why is she harming herself? ... It's as if she thought that words don't hurt."
Read at New York Post
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