'Emilia Pérez' wins top Spanish film award amid growing backlash against star Karla Sofía Gascón
The movie won best European film at the Goya awards, regarded as Spain's equivalent of the Oscars, on Saturday.
Karla Sofía Gascón Scandal Is Not the Only ‘Emilia Pérez’ Controversy
The actress’s old social media posts have threatened to derail the film’s Oscar campaign, but backlash has been building for months for other reasons.
How the ‘Emilia Pérez’ cast is responding to the backlash against Karla Sofía Gascón
Zoe Saldaña was the first of Gascón's fellow “Emilia Pérez” actors to publicly address the controversy around Gascón’s past posts. In recent days, co-star Selena Gomez and director Jacques Audiard have also been asked to share their reactions. Here’s how Saldaña, Gomez and Audiard have responded to the backlash so far.
Karla Sofía Gascón vows to stay silent following controversial tweets
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has vowed to keep quiet to help the film's awards campaign following controversy over her offensive tweets. "Following Jacques interview that I understand, I decided,
Zoe Saldaña says she’s taking ‘time to process’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ costar Karla Sofía Gascón’s comments
Zoe Saldaña isn’t letting the controversy surrounding her “Emilia Pérez” costar Karla Sofía Gascón’s offensive social media comments take the joy out of her experience being recognized in the Oscar race,
Zoe Saldaña responds to Karla Sofía Gascón controversy: ‘We are responsible for everything we say’
Zoe Saldaña said the backlash against 'Emilia Pérez' co-star Karla Sofía Gascón makes her 'sad,' but she's still trying to experience the 'joy' of the film's achievements.
Why is ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón facing backlash?
Gascón, 52, is currently up for an Academy Award for her role in the Spanish-language crime musical, “Emilia Pérez.” She is the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. “Emilia Pérez” won multiple Golden Globes this year, including best motion picture in the musical or comedy category.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón to Skip Spain’s Goya Awards Amid Controversy
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón will skip Spain's prestigious Goya Awards ceremony this Saturday in Granada.
Selena Gomez breaks silence on 'Emilia Pérez' co-star's offensive posts
Gomez said "some of the magic has disappeared" during award season in light of "Emilia Pérez" co-star Karla Sofía Gascón's old posts being resurfaced.
Selena Gomez says 'some of the magic has disappeared' amid Karla Sofía Gascón controversy, but she is 'proud' of “Emilia Pérez”
"I would do this movie over and over again if I could.” Selena Gomez is proud of the work in Emilia Pérez despite all the controversy surrounding her costar Karla Sofía Gascón. At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival over the weekend (via The Hollywood Reporter),
Selena Gomez on ‘Emilia Perez’: ‘Some of the magic has disappeared’
Selena Gomez says that “some of the magic” around her film “Emilia Perez” “has disappeared,” in light of the recent controversies surrounding the film, which include her costar Karla Sofía Gascón coming under fire for resurfaced,
Karla Sofía Gascón says she will not withdraw from Oscar contention over past comments: ‘I have not committed any crime’
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of “Emilia Pérez,” is staying in the race for best actress despite controversy ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Wins Best European Film At Spain’s Goya Awards; J.A. Bayona Says Attacks On Karla Sofía Gascón Must Ease Up
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón did not attend tonight's Goya Awards in Spain, but was on the minds of folks who did, ...
Oscars Won’t Make Any Past Best Actress Winners Praise Karla Sofía Gascón on Stage
The format in which each individual nominee is praised by a former winner will be used in below-the-line categories this year ...