Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascon, nominated for Best Actress for her role in ‘Emilia Perez’, has decided to leave X, formerly Twitter. The reason is the controversy generated by the recovery of old tweets in which, for example, she calls George Floyd a “drug addict swindler” or asks how many times Spain will have to “expel the Moors”. This information could damage her career towards the statuette.
Karla Sofia Gascon lamented what she described as a “campaign of hatred and misinformation” and insisted that her priority is to protect her family. In the statement sent to the media, the actress pointed out that she has always supported the less fortunate: “I have defended each and every minority in this world and supported any event against racism, freedom of religion or homophobia.”
Their use of social media
The actress explained that everything she has written on her social networks was “in the form of a diary, reflections or notes” whose objective, she said, was “to create stories or characters”. In no case, added the Spaniard, was her intention to write a text that, as she pointed out, “was going to be scrutinized to the last of the 140 characters”. The social network X has taken, in her opinion, “a terrible turn”.
Karla Sofia Gascon has apologised if anyone has been offended and has not shirked self-criticism: “I am a human being who also made, makes and will make mistakes from which I will learn, I am not perfect. Taking my words out of context or manipulating them to hurt me is something I am not responsible for. You will never hear me support a war, injustice, extremism or applaud anyone who oppresses other human beings.”
“There’s something very dark behind it”
The nominee for Best Actress for her role in ‘Emilia Perez’ has hinted that she will give a more extensive explanation and has claimed her “effort and work”. In addition, the Spaniard launched the following reflection: “It is clear that there is something very dark behind it. But I tell you something: the more they try to sink me the stronger it will make me. The bigger the victory will be. Excuse me once again if any of my words hurt you.”