Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofia Gascon apologises for racist tweets
She has issued a statement Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of Oscar-nominated film Emilia Perez has apologised for old social media posts, including messages that denigrated Islam and called George Floyd ‘a drug addict’. Gascon, who is the first transgender performer to be nominated for an Oscar for best actress, said she knew the ‘suffering’ […]
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Karla Sofia Gascon becomes first trans woman nominated for leading actress in Bafta’s history
She has made history Karla Sofia Gascon, the leading star of musical drama Emilia Perez, has made history after becoming the first ever transgender actress to be nominated at the BAFTA Film Awards. Emilia Perez is one of the leading titles on the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards shortlist after securing 11 nominations, including Best Film […]
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