Conan O’Brien Roasts Karla Sofía Gascón at Oscars Amid Controversy
Conan O’Brien brought the house down at the Oscars with his signature blend of humor and sharp wit, taking a playful jab at actress Karla Sofía Gascón, who has been under fire for her past controversial tweets. During his monologue, Conan made a cheeky reference to Gascón’s publicist’s use of the f-word, comparing it to the number of times it appeared in the film “Anora.” “Anora uses the F-word 479 times. That’s 3 more than the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón’s publicist,” he quipped, sending ripples of laughter through the audience.
Gascón, known for her role in “Emilia Perez,” has been in hot water since January when old tweets resurfaced in which she made derogatory comments about Islam, calling it a “hotbed of infection for humanity.” This backlash has certainly added to her already controversial reputation in Hollywood. Despite the uproar, Gascón was present at the award show, and remarkably, she took the joke in stride, even laughing along with the crowd. She received applause when her name was mentioned, indicating that the audience may be willing to overlook her past missteps for the sake of the entertainment industry’s infamous propensity for forgiveness.
The Oscars have a long history of roasting Hollywood’s elite, and Conan’s monologue was no exception. He poked fun at other celebrities, including Timothée Chalamet’s eye-catching yellow suit and even took a clever dig at Demi Moore by joking about “climbing out of her skin.” It seems that Conan knows how to keep the crowd engaged while addressing the elephant in the room.
Despite the earlier controversies, Gascón was nominated for Best Actress alongside heavyweights like Fernanda Torres and Cynthia Erivo, showcasing that talent often trumps past indiscretions in the eyes of voters. The night went on without a hitch, with no f-bombs flying around, much to the relief of audiences. In today’s climate, the ability to laugh at oneself, especially in the face of criticism, is a skill that Gascón appears to possess.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
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