Actress and Academy Award nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, known as “Emilia Pérez”, has offered an apology following the recent re-emergence of her social media posts containing views deemed contentious regarding Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars.
She expressed her apologies for the distress her past social media posts may have caused, admitting that she understands such pain as someone from a marginalized community. In a statement to EbMaster, she stated, ‘I am truly sorry for any hurt I’ve inflicted. Throughout my life, I’ve been an advocate for a brighter future. I firmly believe that goodness will always overcome adversity.’
A 2020 post, translated independently by EbMaster and accompanied by a photo of a Muslim family in a restaurant featuring a woman wearing a burka, reads: “Islam is wonderful, free from any male chauvinism. Women are held in high regard, and when they are treated with such respect, a small square opening is left on their faces for their eyes to be seen and their mouths as well, but only if she behaves properly. However, it’s said that they dress this way for their own pleasure. This viewpoint is SO REVOLTING TO HUMANITY.
In a different post from 2021, Gascón expressed his frustration with numerous issues, including Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, and various belief systems that infringe upon human rights, using strong language.
A 2020 post, shared shortly after the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer, sparking protests nationwide, read: “I strongly believe that many didn’t truly care about George Floyd, but his tragic end has again highlighted the existence of those who still view black people as nothing more than animals without rights and police officers as cold-blooded killers. This perspective is misguided.
One of her posts about the 2021 Oscars says, “It seems like the #Oscars are becoming more of a platform for independent and activist films. I wasn’t sure if I was watching an Afro-Korean festival, a Black Lives Matter rally, or the Women’s March. Besides that, it was a rather unsightly gala.
Last week marked a significant milestone when Gascón became the first openly transgender actor to receive an Oscar nomination. Previously, she made history as the first transgender woman to win the Best Actress award at Cannes Film Festival, which she shared with her fellow stars Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz. Additionally, she was the inaugural trans woman nominated for film acting at the Golden Globes. Currently, she is represented by UTA.
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2025-01-31 04:17