Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old social media posts

Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, known for her role in the Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez, faced backlash after old derogatory posts targeting Muslims and China resurfaced on X. Gascón deactivated her account following the outrage, with comments from the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood bureau director calling the tweets hurtful and offensive. The actress, who made Oscars history as the first openly trans nominee, issued an apology through Netflix, expressing regret for causing pain and affirming her commitment to fighting for a better world.

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