With the 2025 Oscars now in the rearview mirror, let's take a look at the controversies surrounding "Emilia Pérez." The film follows the story of Gascón's titular character, Emilia Pérez, a Mexican drug cartel leader who fakes her death with the help of a lawyer (Saldaña) and undergoes gender-affirming surgery.

Clement Ducol, from left, Camille, and Jacques Audiard, accept the award for best original song for “El Mal” from” Emilia Perez” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Oscar viewers were cringing after Emilia Pérez songwriter Camille Audiard awkwardly burst into song while accepting the award for Best Original Song

Karla Sofía Gascón has entered the Dolby Theatre — and Conan O’Brien couldn’t wait to crack a joke at her expense. Despite the recent controversy, the “Emilia Pérez” star, 52, attended the Academy Awards 2025 on Sunday, March 2, in Los Angeles.

Conan O'Brien kept the jokes flowing during his opening monologue, poking fun at A-list celebrities while reminding viewers what the Oscars are about.

Conan O'Brien did not hold back during his opening monologue at the 2025 Academy Awards roasting a variety of celebrities –– including actress Karla Sofía Gascón. The 61-year-old comedian served as the host for the highly anticipated award show,