“Emilia Pérez”: Why This Year's Most-Nominated Film Is Also the Most Controversial Oscar Contender
Lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón has come under fire for old social media posts, the latest of several controversies facing Jacques Audiard’s movieEmilia Pérez leads this year’s Oscar nominations, with star Karla Sofía Gascón making history as the first openly transgender Best Actress nomineeBut public figures and audiences alike have criticized the Jacques Audiard movie’s depiction of trans issues and MexicoGascón has recently apologized after coming under fire for old social media posts,
Explaining the curious case of 'Emilia Pérez,' the woebegone Oscar frontrunner
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set melodrama, all combined into one unique amalgamation by an international filmmaking team.
Meet Oscar-Nominee and 'Emilia Pérez' Star Karla Sofía Gascón's Family
In Mexico, Gascón built her career in telenovelas and TV series, starring in 'Corazón salvaje,' 'Llena de amor,' 'Una familia con suerte,' 'Como dice el dicho,' and 'El señor de los cielos,' among others. However, success wasn't the only thing she found in Mexico.
This French film about Mexico has 13 Oscar nominations. Why 'Emilia Pérez' is tanking in Mexico
Although it's set in Mexico City, French film 'Emilia Pérez' ran into a frost reception on its opening there. Critics cited stereotypes and the lack of a clear message about the narcos it portrays.
‘Emilia Pérez’ leads the 2025 Oscar race with 13 nominations
The Academy Awards season begins with the announcement of all Oscar nominees. "Emilia Pérez" leads the pack with 13 nominations, while "Wicked" and "The Brutalist" followed. Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers" was snubbed.
With Emilia Pérez's implosion, I'm Still Here is an Oscars frontrunner. Things could be better
Even given the opportunity to compare with modern day the process of democratic freedoms slowly stripped away in plain view, I’m Still Here forever pulls itself back into a paint-by-numbers character study.
‘Emilia Perez’ actress’ unhinged tweets are a huge blow to her movie’s Oscar chances
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Spanish star of “Emilia Perez,” was called out for offensive tweets from as recently as four years ...
Only Three Movies Have More Oscar Nominations Than Emilia Perez
While Emilia Perez has the most Oscar nominations of the year, three other movies have it beat for most nominations ever.
“Emilia Pérez” Oscar Nominee Karla Sofía Gascón Deletes Her X/Twitter Account After Apologizing for Controversial Posts
I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt," Gascón said in her apology ...
Selena Gomez’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ co-star called her a ‘rich rat’ amid Hailey Bieber drama: report
The Karla Sofía Gascón controversy continues. The Oscar nominee, who is under fire for offensive tweets that have resurfaced, ...
“Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, quotes about fellow Oscar nominee
Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over resurfaced tweets about race and religion, amid new comments about ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Clarifies Comments Involving Fernanda Torres & Calls Fellow Oscar Nominee “A Wonderful Ally”
The Emilia Pérez star is nominated in the Best Actress category at the Academy Awards along with the I’m Still Here star ...
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‘Emilia Peréz’: Oscar Best Actress Nominee Karla Sofia Gascón Explains Deactivating Her X Account As Controverisal Old Tweet Resurface
In a statement, the 'Emilia Peréz' star surmised there is "something very dark behind" her old tweets resurfacing a month ...
Selena Gomez Loses Over 130,000 Instagram Followers After ‘Emilia Pérez’ Backlash Despite Leading 2025 Oscar Nominations
Although the foreign film Emilia Pérez won over The Academy and has garnered the most Oscar nominations for the March 2025 ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Apologizes After A Slew Of Her Old Racist Tweets Resurface
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón published numerous tweets denigrating Muslims, Jews, George Floyd and others.