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‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón deactivates X account amid mounting pre-Oscars woes

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Actress Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays Emilia Pérez on the show, seems to have taken a break from a section of the web following the resurgence of some controversial statements she made in the past about Muslims, Islam, George Floyd, and other sensitive topics this week.

On Friday, Gascón deactivated her (formerly Twitter) account following an apology for past remarks she acknowledged had caused pain. Previously, she had posted this apology on her social media platform as well, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actress, who gained prominence in the series “Emilia Pérez,” portraying a transgender cartel boss seeking redemption, encountered criticism after Canadian writer Sarah Hagi re-emerged tweets from 2016 to 2023. In these tweets, Gascón expressed negative opinions about Muslims’ clothing, language, and culture in her native Spain. She also suggested a ban on Islam.

Furthermore, this week Gascón faced criticism over past remarks concerning the death of George Floyd in 2020, the subsequent racial awakening, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the Academy Awards ceremony in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released through Netflix on Thursday, she addressed these tweets.

In my personal experience as an advocate for underrepresented groups, I empathize profoundly with the struggles often faced, and extend my heartfelt apologies to anyone unintentionally hurt in the process. Throughout my life, I’ve dedicated myself to fostering a world that is brighter than the shadows we sometimes find ourselves in. I remain optimistic that light will ultimately conquer darkness.

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Could the general weariness surrounding the scandals linked to ‘Emilia Pérez’ potentially undermine its chances of winning the Best Picture Oscar?

By Friday morning, people trying to access Gascón’s Twitter page, @karsiagascon, are unable to view her tweets, including the alleged apology. In its place, they encounter a mostly empty page displaying a message that reads: “This account does not exist.

A representative for Gascón did not immediately respond Friday to The Times’ request for comment.

Just over twenty-four hours after expressing regret, Gascón clarified in an extended statement to THR that she had deactivated her X account. She penned, “I can no longer endure this wave of hostility and false information, which is impacting not only my family but also myself.” The 52-year-old Spanish actress elaborated on the harassment and death threats she’d received, shared that she previously utilized her social media as a personal journal, and extended an additional apology to those upset by her posts.

She expressed in her statement that she, like any other human, has and will continue to make mistakes, but learns from them. She clarified that she is not infallible and that twisting her words to cause harm is not her responsibility. (The translation provided by THR from Spanish to English was used.)

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As a cinephile, I’ve been eagerly following the chatter surrounding Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language musical set in a cartel – it’s creating quite a stir this awards season, with both positive and negative buzz. Here’s what you need to know about the film ‘Emilia Pérez’.

In this way, I’ve attempted to rephrase the original sentence in a more conversational and engaging manner from the perspective of a film enthusiast.

This week, Gascón also encountered criticism for his comments on the online campaign of his fellow Academy Award-nominated co-star, Fernanda Torres.

This week, Gascón faced backlash after criticizing the digital strategy employed by his Oscar-nominated colleague, Fernanda Torres.

In a recent interview, Gascón alleged that certain individuals associated with Brazilian actor Torres had been attacking her and Emilia Pérez. Later, she made it clear that she is a big admirer of Torres from the film “I’m Still Here,” and what she actually meant was that she was addressing the harmful and violent online comments she receives on social media platforms, as reported by People magazine.

It’s been a challenging path for the favorite for the 2025 Oscars, “Emilia Pérez.” Directed by Jacques Audiard, the movie garnered an impressive 13 nominations, more than any other contender this year. Gascón made history as the first transgender woman to be nominated in an acting category, while Audiard received a directing nomination and Zoe Saldaña earned a nod for Best Supporting Actress. “Emilia Pérez” is also in the running for the prestigious Best Picture award.

This musical-drama has encountered criticism for several reasons: its portrayal of a transgender character, reported reliance on artificial intelligence, and the director’s apparent lack of interest in thoroughly understanding the deeply rooted Mexican culture it aims to depict.

The mock production titled “Johanne Sacreblu,” which is a take on “Emilia Pérez” and helmed by director Camila Aurora, has been spreading rapidly on the internet – and deservedly so.

In conclusion, ‘Emilia Pérez’ aspires to be like ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, but instead of comedy and intelligence, she exhibits arrogance and gun use, according to Gustavo Arellano’s article in the Times.

He commented, “It’s not surprising that the film received numerous Oscar nominations. Members of the Academy tend to favor cinematic portrayals of Mexico as a desolate misery requiring salvation and serving as a call for change, a theme dating back to Manifest Destiny ideology.

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