'Deeply sorry': Emilia Perez star apologises for old tweets
Friday, 31 January 2025 Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon has apologised for old social media posts, including messages that denigrated Islam and called George Floyd "a drug addict and a hustler".
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón is catching heat for controversial takes she posted online in recent years about everything from Islam to George Floyd. The 'Emilia Pérez' star's posts on X started to make the rounds early Thursday morning.
Conan O'Brien's clearly not afraid of ruffling some feathers at the Academy Awards ... 'cause he took a shot at Karla Sofía Gascón during his monologue --.. TMZ.com
'Emilia Pérez' director Jacques Audiard revealed that he has not spoken to his film's title character Karla Sofía Gascón following her controversial tweets. Audiard told Deadline Hollywood in an interview that he has severed ties with the Oscar best actress nominee amid a growing controversy regarding offensive past social media tweets and commentary that Gascón posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
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Karla Sofía Gascón is opening up about why she deactivated her X account and responding to the controversy surrounding her past social media posts. The best actress Oscar nominee shared a long statement exclusively with The Hollywood Reporter about why she chose to deactivate her account after critics surfaced inflammatory old tweets of hers weighing in on the 2020 murder of George Floyd, as well as decrying Muslim immigration in her native Spain and calling for a ban of, quote, "religions that go against European values."
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Karla Sofía Gascón sat down with The Hollywood Reporter during her THR cover shoot to play "Scene Stealers" and break down moments from her award-winning film 'Emilia Pérez.' She talks about transforming into Manitas, her favorite scene to film and more.
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'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón chats with THR and says she feels honored to be at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Plus, she shares a special message to her fans.
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At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party red carpet, 'Never Have I Ever' stars Poorna Jagannathan & Richa Moorjani embrace the excitement and chaos of awards season. They plan to stay until the lights flicker and hope for a Bollywood song on the dance floor. Jagannathan shares her excitement for 'Deli Boys,' calling it game-changing for South Asians. She reflects on transitioning from playing a conservative mom in 'Never Have I Ever' to a "mob auntie" in 'Deli Boys,' joking that raising a teenage son requires being a gangster. Both actresses celebrate Zoe Saldaña's Oscar win and praise standout performances from Mikey Madison to 'Emilia Pérez.'
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Zoe Saldana makes history at the 97th Academy Awards, winning her first-ever Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Emilia Pérez! Overcome with emotion, she delivers a powerful speech, honoring her immigrant heritage, her family, and the Latino community. Watch her heartfelt reaction, her dedication to her grandmother, and how this groundbreaking role has redefined her career. A night to remember for Hollywood and beyond!
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The winners of the 50th Césars, the French film awards, react after receiving their prizes. Director Jacques Audiard says he was "touched" by the triumph of his film Emilia Perez, which won seven..
A representative for Netflix has weighed in on the controversy swirling around 'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon in the run-up to the Oscars - calling the furore over her past tweets " a bummer".
Selena Gomez has admitted "some of the magic has disappeared" around 'Emilia Perez' following the controversy surrounding co-star Karla Sofia Gascon and her past tweets.