Karla Sofía Gascón, first openly transgender Oscar nominee, apologizes amid backlash as racist and offensive tweets resurface
Karla Sofía Gascón, the breakout star of Emilia Pérez and the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Academy Award, is facing intense scrutiny after a series of racist and offensive tweets from 2020 and 2021 resurfaced this week.
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The posts, which included insensitive remarks about George Floyd, diversity at the Oscars, and Muslim women, have led to widespread backlash, overshadowing what should have been a landmark moment in Gascón’s career.
A Public Apology
In response to the controversy, Gascón issued a formal apology via Variety on January 30, expressing regret and remorse for her past words.
«I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt,» she stated. «As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well, and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain. All my life, I have fought for a better world. I believe light will always triumph over darkness.»
Despite her apology, critics argue that the remarks—particularly those directed at Black Lives Matter, the Academy’s diversity efforts, and Islam—are difficult to overlook.
Resurfaced Tweets: A History of Controversial Statements
The resurfaced tweets have reignited debates over
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