Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón is facing renewed backlash after controversial posts resurfaced, including hurtful comments about her Emilia Pérez co-star Selena Gomez. In a 2022 tweet, Gascón, the first transgender actress nominated for Best Actress, criticized Selena, calling her a “rich rat” and accusing her of stirring up drama with Hailey Bieber, despite the ongoing rumors about their feud due to Hailey’s marriage to Selena’s ex, Justin Bieber.
This controversy deepened when it was revealed that just months before posting this, Gascón had shared news about Emilia Pérez, in which Selena’s name was mentioned alongside Gascón’s, raising questions about whether she knew she might work with Gomez when making these comments.
The criticism grew after Gascón’s apology for past anti-Islamic posts, followed by her deactivating her social media account. But the drama didn’t stop there—additional old posts surfaced, including body-shaming comments about Adele and derogatory remarks about filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
Fans are now calling for the Academy to revoke her nomination, with some pointing out her controversial history of social media posts, which include offensive remarks about Muslims, George Floyd, and the Oscars. Despite her apology, Gascón’s past continues to haunt her as she faces scrutiny for her remarks.
Gascón’s film Emilia Pérez, in which she portrays a cartel leader transitioning to live authentically, is one of the most-nominated films of the year, with Gascón competing for Best Actress at the upcoming Oscars. How this controversy will affect her chances remains to be seen.