Karla Sofía Gascón Claps Back at Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Roast
At the 2025 Oscars, Karla Sofía Gascón, the trailblazing first openly trans actor nominated for the prestigious Best Actress award, showcased her humor and grace following a jab from host Conan O’Brien. During his opening monologue, O’Brien quipped about Gascón’s social media history, humorously noting, “Anora uses the f-word 479 times. That’s three more than the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón’s publicist. ‘You tweeted what?!'” Not one to shy away from playful banter, Gascón responded with a witty Instagram post that praised the event and O’Brien himself, saying, “every day he looks more like the great Conan O’Brien.” This exchange not only highlights Gascón’s ability to handle comedic barbs but also reinforces her standing as a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
Despite the light-hearted roast, the Oscars were marred by controversies surrounding Gascón’s past tweets, which resurfaced prior to the ceremony, stirring public debate about their implications. Gascón’s nomination for her role in “Emilia Pérez” was a historic moment, yet the accolade came with scrutiny that she has since expressed regret over. Meanwhile, her co-star, Zoe Saldaña, faced backlash regarding the film’s portrayal of Mexico after her own Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress. Saldaña responded thoughtfully, stating, “I’m very, very sorry that you and so many Mexicans felt offended. That was never our intention.” She emphasized that the film’s heart lies in the universal struggles of women rather than a specific cultural narrative.
Ultimately, the 2025 Oscars were a captivating mix of celebration and controversy, with Gascón’s candid wit and Saldaña’s heartfelt apologies standing out amid the glitz. The event saw a variety of memorable moments, including a reunion of “Ghost” stars Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, and a charming musical performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, proving once again that the Oscars are as much about the spectacle as they are about the stories behind the nominations.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, People Magazine, Variety
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