Karla Sofía Gascón says she won't exit Oscars race over offensive social media posts: 'I have not committed any crime'
The "Emilia Pérez" star was accused of racism, Islamophobia, and more after a series of past posts resurfaced online.
Karla Sofía Gascón says she will not withdraw from Oscar contention over past comments: ‘I have not committed any crime’
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of “Emilia Pérez,” is staying in the race for best actress despite controversy over offensive social media posts.
Karla Sofía Gascón Will Not Withdraw From Oscar Contention After Offensive Tweets
In a tearful interview that Netflix did not authorize, the ‘Emilia Pérez’ star denied calling her costar Selena Gomez a “rich rat” and accused her detractors of unearthing “false” intel to derail her best-actress campaign.
“Emilia Pérez” Star Karla Sofía Gascón Won't 'Step Down' from Oscar Race Over Controversy: I Haven't 'Committed Any Crime'
"I am neither racist nor anything that all these people have tried to make others believe I am," Gascón said in an hour-long interview with CNN en Español
Why is ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón facing backlash for her tweets?
Gascón, 52, is currently up for an Academy Award for her role in the Spanish-language crime musical, “Emilia Pérez.” She is the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. “Emilia Pérez” won multiple Golden Globes this year, including best motion picture in the musical or comedy category.
Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for George Floyd, diversity at Oscars tweets: 'I am not a racist'
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón has apologized after resurfaced social media posts circulated online and caused a stir.
Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for past controversial posts
Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón has had to pause her celebration for making Oscars history to offer an apology.
Karla Sofía Gascón Says She’s ‘Not a Racist’ in New Statement
In her latest statement, Gascón attributes the above tweets to “ignorance or pure mistake,” apologizing to anyone who has taken offense. “I am a human being who also made, makes, and will make mistakes from which I will learn. I am not perfect. Taking my words out of context or manipulating them to hurt me is something I am not responsible for.”
Karla Sofía Gascón might need an Instagram intervention, too
Which is not apparently the case for Emilia Peréz star Karla Sofía Gascón, who pretty much immediately, after shutting down her Twitter on Friday, pivoted to Instagram this weekend to continue her hybrid apology/”But also I didn’t say anything that bad and they’re out to get me” online tour.
Karla Sofía Gascón gives tearful TV interview calling racist tweets ‘fake’ and refusing to renounce her Oscar nomination
Continuing her efforts to repair her damaged reputation, embattled Best Actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón sat down with CNN en Español anchor Juan Carlos Arciniegas for a nearly hourlong interview in which she broke down multiple times.
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Karla Sofía Gascón Seemingly Speaks Out About Resurfaced Selena Gomez Criticism: 'We Can All Do Better'
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Karla Sofía Gascón Breaks Down Repeatedly in Hour-Long TV Interview: “I Am Not a Racist”
By turns tearful and defiant, the 'Emilia Pérez' star told CNN en Español that controversial past tweets, which have thrown ...
Will Karla Sofia Gascon Withdraw From Oscars Contention Amid Heavy Backlash? Emilia Pérez Actress Breaks Silence
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofia Gascon has been at the centre of controversy after her controversial posts resurfaced on ...