Karla Sofía Gascón’s Oscar Attendance Amid Backlash

Karla Sofía Gascón, nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” plans to attend the ceremony on March 2 despite facing backlash over resurfaced offensive tweets. As the first openly transgender star nominated in this category, Gascón has been criticized for past comments on sensitive topics, leading her to delete her social media accounts and skip several major awards shows. Despite the controversy, she has expressed gratitude for the support from colleagues and Netflix. Co-star Zoë Saldaña and director Jacques Audiard have condemned Gascón’s past remarks, with Audiard labeling them “inexcusable.” Gascón has apologized and intends to remain silent for the rest of the awards season, hoping the film can be appreciated on its own merits.