Karla Sofía Gascón's Historic Oscar Nomination Overshadowed by Controversial Tweets

The 'Emilia Pérez' star, the first openly transgender Best Actress nominee, faces backlash for past social media posts and steps back from awards season campaigns.

Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first openly transgender woman nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for her role in 'Emilia Pérez.'
Resurfaced tweets from 2020 and 2021, including derogatory comments about Islam, George Floyd, and Selena Gomez, have drawn widespread criticism.
Gascón apologized for the posts, denied writing some of them, and deactivated her social media accounts after facing harassment and threats.
Her co-stars and director have distanced themselves from her statements, emphasizing their support for the film while condemning bigotry.
Despite the controversy, Gascón attended the Oscars ceremony but refrained from red carpet appearances and stepped back from promotional events.