Karla Sofía Gascón, the nominated star of Emilia Pérez, will attend the Oscars this Sunday despite recent backlash over past tweets. Netflix will cover her expenses for the event.
Gascón, who is the first out transgender actor nominated for an Oscar, faced scrutiny after old tweets resurfaced, revealing bigoted views towards various communities. This controversy led to her removal from the campaign trail by Netflix.
After the tweets came to light, Gascón withdrew from several award ceremonies, including Spain’s prestigious Goya awards and the Critics Choice awards. She has since issued multiple apologies and stated her intention to step back from further commentary on the issue.
Despite the controversy, Emilia Pérez remains a strong contender at the Oscars, holding 13 nominations. Gascón is competing for best actress against favorites such as Demi Moore, nominated for The Substance.
As the awards ceremony approaches, it remains uncertain how Gascón will engage with the event, including her presence on the red carpet. She is also set to attend France’s César awards on February 28.
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