Netflix is distancing itself from actress Karla Sofía Gascón amid a controversy surrounding her past social media posts, which were deemed Islamophobic and racist. The film “Emilia Pérez,” in which Gascón stars alongside Zoe Saldaña, was expected to attend several awards shows, including the AFI Awards luncheon and Critics Choice Awards, but Gascón will no longer be attending.
The absence of Gascón has complicated the campaign efforts for Netflix and the film’s awards team. The streamer is also no longer covering expenses for her travel and styling at awards events. To minimize potential awkwardness, changes have been made to the Oscars broadcast, including skipping the “Fab 5” moments in acting categories.
Despite concerns about Gascón’s presence at the ceremony, some experts predict that her performance could still receive recognition if she attends. However, others believe that the controversy may impact her chances of winning an award. The outcome of the Oscar campaign for “Emilia Pérez” remains uncertain as voting ends soon.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/netflix-emilia-perez-oscar-campaign-karla-sofia-gascon-scandal-1236296776