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Zoe Saldaña responds to Karla Sofía Gascón controversy: ‘We are responsible for everything we say’

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Zoe Saldaña is currently working through the controversy surrounding her Oscar-nominated movie, “Emilia Pérez.

More recently, Karla Sofía Gascón, who co-starred with Saldaña, found herself under scrutiny due to resurfaced tweets containing offensive language that was anti-Muslim, anti-diversity, and racist. Prior to these posts being uncovered, the film had already won four Golden Globes, including one for Saldaña, and seemed poised for further success at the Oscars in March.

During a chat with Variety’s “Awards Circuit” podcast, released on Thursday, Saldaña lamented that the controversy surrounding the film has been stealing attention away from its remarkable milestones.

She expressed her feelings by saying, “I’ve been feeling quite sad. Ever since everything took place, this emotion has been lingering within me deeply.” She also shared her disappointment, emphasizing that she cannot judge other people’s actions. However, she can only speak about her own experience, and she never imagined we would find ourselves in this situation.

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Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language film, often referred to as a ‘cartel musical,’ has been generating quite a stir during this year’s Oscars race – both positive and negative reviews. Let me fill you in on all the details about the movie titled ‘Emilia Pérez.’

Saldaña expressed that she’s endeavoring to find a delicate equilibrium, appreciating the positive aspects of the film and its performance, which filled her with pride, while at the same time recognizing and addressing any problematic behaviors within it.

She remarked, “I continue to feel that joy since we united as a team, but it’s important to remember that we are all unique entities accountable for our words and actions.

Later on, she emphasized once more her satisfaction with the work she has produced, stating, “I will always maintain my optimism as well.

Saldaña, who often voices her opposition towards racism, gender disparity, and the stereotypical portrayal of Latino individuals, additionally expressed her disapproval of Gascón’s words and beliefs.

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Through a string of recently re-emerged tweets, the actress nominated as the leading role in ‘Emilia Pérez’ has ignited a storm during awards season, causing both controversy and cultural conflict.

She stated, “I don’t endorse any speech that promotes racism or prejudice against any community. That’s the stance I wish to uphold.

Saldaña said she will use this experience as an opportunity to grow.

She stated, “While you might assume it’s just my personal perspective shared with my colleagues, when it comes down to it, I can only express what I experienced and witnessed personally. For now, this understanding will have to suffice as I’m still reflecting. I view this as a valuable learning opportunity for everyone involved. Indeed, life’s challenging moments serve to foster growth and progression. I hope we continue on the path of positive evolution.

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Emilia Pérez believed her work belonged to a groundbreaking genre, but unfortunately, it ended up resembling typical narcotic films. Sadly, the director succumbed to one of the most common stereotypes.

This Spanish-language musical, produced in France and directed by Jacques Audiard, focuses on the story of a Mexican drug lord named Gascón, portrayed by an unspecified actor. In secret, he undergoes gender-affirming surgery with assistance from a lawyer character played by Zoe Saldana. This film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, earning the jury prize and the best actress award for its talented female cast, which includes Selena Gomez.

Prior to the focus on Gascón’s posts, the movie had already faced criticism from viewers regarding its depictions of Mexico and transgender identity.

Following the stir caused by the tweet incident, Gascón chose to temporarily disable her X account. However, she hasn’t stopped expressing herself, and continues to make her voice heard.

During an unauthorized interview on CNN en Español, Gascón stated, “I have been wrongly condemned, made sacrifices, endured crucifixion, and been subjected to stoning, all without due process or the opportunity to present my defense.

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The main actress nominated for ‘Emilia Pérez’ has sparked controversy during the award season with a string of re-emerging tweets, leading to both a stir in the event and some perplexity within the cultural debate.

In a conversation with CNN, Gascón mentioned that Saldaña endorses him. However, when this was brought up during an interview with Variety, Saldaña didn’t verify the claim by directly saying yes or no. Instead, she emphasized again that she does not align with Gascón’s views.

Following this development, the streamer has effectively ended Gascón’s award campaign by preventing her attendance at various events such as the AFI Awards, Critics Choice Awards, Producers Guild Awards (where she was due to present), and Santa Barbara International Film Festival. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, she will no longer be participating in these events, and she has already been taken off some of Netflix’s digital award campaigns.

El editor de libros en español Dos Bigotes anunció el jueves que suspendería sus planes de reeditar una versión revisada del novela biográfica de 2018 de Gascón. La editorial se especializa en publicar autores y libros que aborden temas diversos, LGBTQ+ e feministas. En su declaración, la organización explicó que aunque no querían “alimentar controversia”, sentían que los valores y ideales de Gascón no estaban en armonía con sus propios.

Emilia Pérez has been put forward for a total of eleven Oscar nominations, while Gascón becomes the first openly transgender actor to receive a nomination within the acting categories.

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2025-02-07 01:31

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