Karla Sofía Gascón’s Oscar Plans Amid Past Controversies: Will She Shine or Whine?
Karla Sofía Gascón is not just another face at the Oscars; she’s breaking barriers as the first openly transgender actress to snag a Best Actress nomination for her role in the musical “Emilia Pérez.” So, you’d think red carpet glitz and glam would be the norm—think again! Gascón has been dealing with a wave of backlash after some not-so-great social media posts from her past crawled back from the digital grave.
The trouble started when internet detectives dug up a bunch of controversial tweets from 2020 and 2021 where Gascón allegedly made offensive comments about various topics, including George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and some pretty eyebrow-raising remarks about the COVID-19 vaccine. Not stopping there, she apparently didn’t hold back on some snark regarding her co-star Selena Gomez, reportedly dubbing her a “rich rat” in a supposed tweet that Gascón has since denied writing. Drama much?
Gascón went public with an Instagram post, not to gloat about her impending Oscar fame but to profess that she’s “letting the work talk for itself” and urging fans to see “Emilia Pérez” as what it truly is—a celebration of love and diversity. However, while her absence from earlier award shows like the SAG Awards and the Critics Choice was noted, a source recently revealed she’s gearing up to strut her stuff at the Oscars on March 2. Can you imagine the tension?
Despite her efforts to clear the air with apologies, Gascón has pushed back on accusations of racism and insensitivity, claiming, “I have not committed any crime” and emphasizes that the comments were either taken out of context or fabricated. With all this buzz, the Oscars on March 2 may just become one of the most scrutinized events. Will Gascón be able to rise above the controversy, or will it be a red carpet catastrophe? Only time will tell!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, CNN, Variety
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