Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard has confirmed he has severed ties with actress Karla Sofía Gascón following her controversy over historic social media tweets. The Oscar-nominated film, Emilia Pérez, was supposed to be a highlight of the awards season, but Gascón’s comments have put the campaign in disarray.
Audiard told Deadline Hollywood that he hasn’t spoken to Gascón since the controversy arose and doesn’t want to. He expressed confusion over her actions, stating she is “harming herself” and hurting those close to her, including the film crew. The director believes Gascón needs space to reflect on her behavior.
Gascón’s comments sparked outrage after being widely shared online, affecting her Oscar chances and putting a strain on the campaign team, including co-stars Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez. Despite multiple requests for interviews, Gascón has declined, further complicating the situation.
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