Social media can play tricks on anyone, but especially on public figures. This is exactly what has happened to Karla Sofia Gascon, who has been involved in a huge controversy just before facing one of the most important moments in her professional life.
The Spanish actress has made history as the first transgender performer to be nominated for an Oscar, due to her role in the film ‘Emilia Perez’. However, the revelation of some of Gascon’s old tweets has caused a stir ahead of the industry’s most important awards ceremony.
In those posts, the actress lashed out at sections of the population such as Moroccans, whom she described as “f***ing Moors”, and even attacked the awards for which she is now nominated.
All these facts, despite the performer’s apologies and her statements to CNN where she acknowledged that she cannot “resign from the nomination because I have not committed any crime”, have had their consequences
Netflix dispenses with Karla Sofia Gascon for pre-Oscar film promotion
The latest news to hit the media is that Netflix has decided to leave Karla Sofia Gascon out of the promotion of the film for the Oscars. Not only that, but the American entertainment company has removed the actress’ image from the advertising posters for ‘Emilia Perez’.
It should be remembered that the film is nominated in 13 categories and that the news of the Spaniard’s tweets could have a negative impact on the number of statuettes. She herself is nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress.
In addition, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Gascon will not participate in any promotional events and will not even go to the city, as if she had not been in the film.
Sources close to the singer have told El Confidencial that she has not received any such communication from Netflix.