Karla Sofía Gascón stars as the titular character in Netflix’s Emilia Pérez, a controversial movie musical that has garnered 13 Oscar nominations. Despite its awards success, the film has faced backlash for its depiction of trans identity, Mexican culture, and cartel violence. Gascón herself has been embroiled in controversy for comments about a fellow Oscar nominee and offensive social media posts, threatening the film’s reputation in the midst of its awards campaign.
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‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ conned friends out of £200,000 in Hermes handbag scam
Jack Watkin, 26, dubbed the ‘Kardashian of Cheshire,’ has pleaded guilty to six counts of fraud, conning friends and family, including his father, out of £200,000 under the pretense of investing in Hermes handbags for profit, which never materialized. Instead, he spent the money on a lavish lifestyle, including over £100,000 at luxury hotels, and now faces a prison sentence. Need More Context? 🔎
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