Karla Sofia Gascon, nominated for her role in 'Emilia Perez', has issued an apology for old, controversial posts on X that disparaged Islam and George Floyd. Despite her recognition as a trailblazer for transgender representation, the backlash surrounding these tweets raises doubts about the film's Oscar potential. Alberto Herman from Variety emphasized that the controversy undermines both Gascon's individual campaign and that of the film, which is striving for numerous awards. The film, already polarizing, risks being seen as this year's 'Oscars villain' despite strong backing from Netflix and a supportive P.R. strategy.
Karla Sofia Gascon, the Oscar-nominated star of Emilia Perez, has apologized for past derogatory posts about Islam and George Floyd, raising concerns about her film's Oscar chances.
Despite Gascon's apology, critics question if Emilia Perez can maintain its status as a favorite for Oscars, impacted by her controversial past.
Gascon's past social media activity, now resurfaced, could hinder not only her own awards prospects but also those of Emilia Perez, which is up for multiple Oscars.
Even before the controversy over Gascon's tweets, Emilia Perez was regarded as a divisive front-runner in this year's Oscars, akin to previous films winning despite criticism.
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