Karla Sofía Gascón Hopes Her ‘Silence’ Will Help ‘Emilia Pérez’ Be ‘Appreciated for What It Is’ in New Apology After Director Called Her ‘Self-Destructive’

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Karla Sofía Gascón, nominated for an Oscar, faces ongoing backlash following the reemergence of old racist online content. In a fresh apology, she expresses her hope that her silence will enable people to enjoy the movie “Emilia Pérez” for its heartfelt portrayal of love and diversity. This statement follows comments from director Jacques Audiard, who distanced himself from Gascón in an interview, stating that he hasn’t communicated with her and describing her as self-destructive.

After reflecting on Jacques’ captivating interview, I chose to allow the film itself to speak volumes. I hope my silence will enable the movie, a heartfelt tribute to love and diversity, to be fully appreciated. For the crew, cast, Jacques, and the unforgettable journey we shared, this masterpiece deserves recognition. However, I deeply regret any pain caused during this process and offer my sincere apologies.

To date, Gascón has opted against remaining quiet in response to the controversy surrounding her. Last week, cultural writer Sarah Hagi unearthed numerous controversial posts made by the actress over the past few years. These included anti-Muslim slurs, comments about the murder of George Floyd, and racially charged remarks concerning diversity at the Oscars.

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Gascón has chosen not to stay silent in dealing with the controversy swirling around her. Last week, cultural writer Sarah Hagi discovered a series of offensive posts made by the actress over the years, such as anti-Muslim speech, comments about George Floyd’s murder, and racially insensitive remarks regarding diversity at the Oscars.

In response to increasing criticism towards Gascón, actress Emilia Pérez opted to conduct an interview on CNN en Español without first discussing it with Netflix or PR firm The Lede Company, who had been managing the film’s awards campaign. Later, EbMaster disclosed that Netflix will no longer cover travel costs or styling for Gascón at award shows moving forward.

I haven’t reached out to her, and frankly, I don’t plan to,” I shared with Deadline yesterday. “She seems to be on a self-destructive path that I can’t intervene in, and honestly, I just don’t get why she persists. Why is she hurting herself? It baffles me. What confounds me even more is why she’s causing pain to those who were once dear to her.

At this year’s Oscars, “Emilia Pérez” has received the maximum number of nominations, totaling 13. These include recognitions in the categories of Best Picture, Best Director (Audiard), Best Actress (Gascón), and Best Supporting Actress (Zoe Saldaña).

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2025-02-07 05:46