Netflix has officially distanced itself from Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of 'Emilia Perez,' due to resurfaced offensive social media posts. Gascon, the first openly transgender acting nominee in Oscars history, was at the forefront of Netflix's Oscar campaign for the musical film. However, the campaign has been abruptly shifted after Gascon's past derogatory remarks about Islam, diversity, China, and George Floyd came to light. Netflix has withdrawn Gascon from all campaign efforts and she will no longer attend events like the Critics Choice Awards gala.
Netflix has severed ties with Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of 'Emilia Perez,' amidst controversy surrounding her past social media posts. Gascon, the first openly transgender acting nominee in Academy Awards history, was at the forefront of Netflix's Oscar campaign for the musical film, which garnered 13 nominations.
However, the campaign has taken an abrupt turn after offensive social media posts resurfaced, in which Gascon made derogatory remarks about Islam, diversity initiatives, China, and George Floyd.Initially, Gascon issued an apology through Netflix and deactivated her Twitter account. She later reversed course, defending herself against accusations of racism and stating her intention to remain in the Oscar race. She blamed 'cancel culture' for the backlash. According to Hollywood trade publications, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Netflix, which invested heavily in 'Emilia Perez' with the hope of securing its first-ever Best Picture Oscar, has distanced itself from Gascon and withdrawn her from all campaign activities. The film's Netflix awards page now features Zoe Saldana, the best supporting actress nominee, instead of Gascon.Gascon will no longer attend events like the Critics Choice Awards gala, as previously scheduled. Netflix declined to comment publicly on the situation. 'Emilia Perez,' which tells the story of a Mexican drug cartel boss who transitions to life as a woman and renounces crime, had already faced criticism for its portrayal of Mexico and its drug war, its handling of trans issues, and the use of artificial intelligence to enhance Gascon's voice range in musical scenes. Despite these controversies, the film was considered a frontrunner for multiple Academy Awards until recently. While controversy has not always derailed films from Oscar success, the case of 'Green Book,' which won Best Picture despite widespread criticism for perpetuating 'white savior' stereotypes, serves as a reminder that public perception can significantly impact awards season outcomes.
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