Emilia Pérez, a French musical drama film, was expected to dominate the Oscars with 13 nominations. However, after scandals involving lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón erupted, Pérez has tumbled down to fourth place in Best Picture odds.
The controversy surrounding Gascón began when she made accusations against her co-nominee Fernanda Torres and deleted her social media accounts following the revelation of past racist and Islamophobic comments. Despite apologies from Gascón, her costar Zoe Saldaña publicly distanced herself from Gascón’s remarks.
The scandal has also affected Pérez’s chances in other categories, with the film dropping to third place in Best Adapted Screenplay and Audiard tumbling to third place for Best Director. However, Pérez remains a contender in several categories, including Best Film Editing and Best Score.
Gascón’s past mistakes have resurfaced during voting, and some critics are quick to judge her actions. Others argue that the issue is not about transphobia but rather Gascón’s own actions and lack of accountability.
The scandal has also sparked criticism from fans who feel that their favorite films and performances are being overlooked in favor of Pérez’s drama. Despite this, many users continue to support the film and its cast.
In a surprising twist, some commenters have defended Gascón for defending herself and telling the truth, even if her words were crude. Others have praised the underdog film “A Complete Unknown,” which was overlooked in several categories.
Overall, the scandal surrounding Karla Sofía Gascón has had a significant impact on Emilia Pérez’s Oscar odds, but it remains to be seen how this will affect the outcome of the awards season.
Source: https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/oscar-winner-predictions-emilia-perez-karla-sofia-gascon