The rise and fall of Emilia Perez: how did it all go so wrong for the Oscar-nominated film and its star?
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The film "Emilia Perez" was initially thriving with 13 Oscar nominations, including a best actress nod for lead Karla Sofia Gascon. However, the film's awards campaign has recently faced turmoil due to Gascon's controversial social media history, where she made deeply offensive comments. This contrasts sharply with her public dedication of her Cannes award to the trans community, signaling a critical blow to the film's reputational success. As Gascon cancels U.S. appearances and withdraws from public campaigns, the industry is left questioning the implications for her exceptional talent and the film's future.
Gascon's recent troubling statements on social media reveal a stark contrast to her public message of hope for the trans community, showcasing self-inflicted damage to her awards campaign.
With 13 Oscar nominations, including a historic nod for best actress, the Emilia Perez campaign has raised as many questions as accolades for its lead, Karla Sofia Gascon.
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