Yet,Emilia Perez’s 13 Oscar nominationsstill surprised many.
JournalistSarah Hagiuncovered a series of offensive tweets Gascon made during 2020 and 2021.
It was not long after that her opinions and old tweets went viral, gaining more attention.
This is not the first time Gascon has brought controversy toEmilia Perezfor things she has said or posted.
All my life I have fought for a better world.
I believe light will always triumph over darkness.
Karla Sofia Gascon has continued to comment on her controversial tweets on social media and in additional interviews.
“The latter remark does not excuse the tweets, as they were made within the last five years.
She has since deactivated her X account, but screenshots of the tweets still exist.
EvenGLAADis amongEmilia Perez’s critics for its trans representation.
Still, the 13 Oscar nominations suggested the Academy could overlook valid criticisms.
Emilia Perezwinning Best Picture was not a far-fetched idea two weeks ago, but it is now.
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Will Karla Sofia Gascon Cost Emilia Perez Wins In Other Oscars Categories?
Whether that works or not remains to be seen.
All that’s clear now isEmilia Perezis a shakier2025 Oscarscontender than before.
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