Karla Sofía Gascón Faces Repercussions for Racist Tweets Amid Oscar Buzz
Following the surfacing of old tweets containing racist remarks from Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of 'Emilia Pérez', a wave of reactions and consequences has continued to unfold. EFE reports that Gascón will not attend the Goya awards gala scheduled for Saturday in Granada, a decision made to prevent further controversy surrounding her. This choice was reached after extensive discussions between the actress, who hails from Madrid, and the film's production team. The sources indicated that this measure aims to mitigate a scandal that could endanger 'Emilia Pérez’s' chances at the Oscars, where the film received the most nominations this year.
If 'Emilia Pérez' wins the Goya for Best European Film, representatives from the Spanish distributor, Wanda, will accept the award on behalf of the film, as confirmed by a report from ABC on Thursday.
Furthermore, Gascón faces another setback as the publishing house Dos Bigotes announced the suspension of her autobiographical novel, 'Karsia.' The decision was made public after the problematic tweets resurfaced on Thursday, January 30. Dos Bigotes explained that their commitment to the values of equality, inclusion, and diversity required them to act in a manner consistent with these principles. In an email sent to Gascón on February 3, the publishing house communicated their decision to suspend the release of a revised edition of her book originally published in 2018.
In a related development, French director Jacques Audiard criticized Gascón in an interview with Deadline, describing her response to the backlash as self-destructive and portraying her as a victim. Audiard emphasized the severity of her racist comments, stating, "I am not going to contact her because right now she needs space to reflect and take responsibility for her actions."
Gascón responded to the controversy via Instagram, asserting her transparency and expressing her personal struggles with self-acceptance. She remarked, "During that time I felt lost in my transition seeking approval in the eyes of others. But today I finally know who I am. I only seek the freedom to exist without fear, to create art without barriers, and to move forward with my new life. They want to apply cancel culture to me."
As the Oscars approach, the absence of the Spanish actress in Los Angeles could have far-reaching implications for both her career and the film's accolades.
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