“Emilia Pérez”: Karla Gascón, the Oscar Campaign and the Controversy

The Euronews article looks at the controversy surrounding past social media posts by Karla Sofía Gascón, the lead actress in the Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez, and the possibility that she could be removed from Netflix’s Oscar campaign. It is stated that some of Gascón’s posts from 2020 and 2021 have led to accusations of racism and Islamophobia. It is emphasized that the actress has apologized and denied the accusations, while it is alleged that Netflix has reduced its support for Gascón and removed her name from promotional materials in order to protect the film’s Oscar chances. The article argues that this situation is ironic and unfortunate for a transgender actress to be removed from the Oscar race. The report also touches on other issues related to Netflix’s campaign and the future of the Oscars.

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