Karla Sofía Gascón to Attend the Oscars with Netflix Covering Expenses After Racist Tweets Controversy

Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of Emilia Pérez, is preparing to attend the Oscars on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. She has been nominated for Best Actress for her role in the Spanish-language musical.

Sources have confirmed that Netflix will cover her expenses to attend the prestigious ceremony, though the details of her attendance are still being finalized, including whether she will walk the red carpet, participate in interviews, or sit with her co-stars Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and director Jacques Audiard.

In addition to the Oscars, Gascón is also set to attend the César Awards in Paris on February 28. However, her journey through the awards season has been complicated due to controversy surrounding past social media posts.

Gascón faced backlash for comments made on Twitter, now X, where she shared opinions on topics like Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity in the entertainment industry. These posts caused a public uproar, leading Gascón to skip several important awards ceremonies, including the Critics Choice Awards, the BAFTA Film Awards, and the SAG Awards, despite being nominated for all three.

After the controversy erupted, Gascón issued an apology, acknowledging the pain her words caused and expressing regret for her actions. In her statement to Variety, she said, “As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain.” She also emphasized her lifelong commitment to fighting for a better world and her belief that “light will always triumph over darkness.”

Despite the controversy, Gascón has made history as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar. She has also earned numerous groundbreaking achievements, such as being the first transgender woman to win Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival and the first trans woman nominated for acting at the Golden Globes.

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