Karla Sofía Gascón, a Spanish actress currently nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her role in Emilia Pérez, is facing intense backlash after controversial posts she made on social media resurfaced.
The 52-year-old transgender actress, who has been a trailblazer in Hollywood, is under fire for her offensive remarks about Islam, the Oscars, and George Floyd.
Resurfaced Posts Spark Outrage
The troubling posts, originally shared in 2020 and 2021, were uncovered by Muslim writer Sarah Hagi and translated into English by Variety. These posts have since been deleted from Gascón’s social media account (formerly known as Twitter), but their content has sparked outrage.
One post, from November 2020, criticized the growing Muslim presence in Spain, expressing discomfort about Muslim women in traditional attire, calling it “disgusting.”
Another post from the same period included a derogatory comment about Islam and women’s rights, mocking the religion and its customs.
Disturbing Comments on George Floyd and the Oscars
In 2021, Gascón made inflammatory remarks about George Floyd, whose tragic death in 2020 led to widespread protests and the Black Lives Matter movement.
She referred to Floyd as a “drug addict swindler” and questioned whether people genuinely cared about his death, suggesting that the incident was more about social class than racism.
Additionally, Gascón posted a harsh critique of the Oscars, claiming the ceremony was becoming too politically charged and comparing it to a Black Lives Matter rally.
She also made controversial remarks about China during the COVID-19 pandemic, mocking the country’s handling of the crisis.
Gascón Responds to Backlash
Gascón has since addressed the controversy in a statement to DailyMail.com, acknowledging that her past posts have caused harm.
She expressed regret, saying she understands the pain of being in a marginalized community and apologized for the hurt she has caused.
“All my life I have fought for a better world.
I believe light will always triumph over darkness,” she added.
Muslim Community Voices Strong Disapproval
The actress’s posts have been sharply criticized by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), who issued a statement calling her comments “hurtful” and “offensive.”
MPAC emphasized that her words were especially troubling coming from someone who belongs to another marginalized group, and reminded the public that Muslims are also part of the transgender community.
Oscar Nominations and Career Recognition
Despite the controversy, Gascón’s performance in Emilia Pérez has earned her a nomination for Best Actress at this year’s Oscars.
She competes against other high-profile actresses including Cynthia Erivo and Demi Moore.
Her film, which tells the story of a cartel leader seeking to live authentically as herself, has also garnered several other Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Jacques Audiard.
A Groundbreaking Career in Hollywood
Gascón’s journey to stardom has been groundbreaking.
She began her career acting in Mexican telenovelas and completed her gender transition in 2018.
After years of working in the entertainment industry, she made a powerful statement by stepping into her true identity, and now, her role in Emilia Pérez is solidifying her place in Hollywood history.
The actress’s career continues to gain momentum, despite the backlash surrounding her past
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