Netflix is distancing itself from "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón in an effort to salvage the film's Oscar prospects.

Oscars are set to air, journalist Sarah Hagi uncovered past X posts from the film’s lead actress, Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays Emilia Pér

Karla Sofia Gascón, the titular star of “Emilia Pérez” and first openly transgender performer to be nominated for an Oscar, will no longer be involved in awards campaigning for the movie, according to a new report.

Netflix has removed transgender actress Karla Sofia Gascón from the Oscar campaign for Emilia Pérez after social media posts resurfaced, sparking backlash amongst fans

Karla Sofia Gascón, who plays the titular character in Netflix's Emilia Perez, has been removed from the movie's Oscars campaign just weeks before the ceremony.