Selena Gomez, 32, addressed the recent controversy surrounding her film Emilia Pérez at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday. The film has been marred by comments from costar Karla Sofía Gascón, who made offensive tweets that resurfaced and sparked accusations of racism and Islamophobia.
Gomez expressed her feelings about the situation in a recent panel discussion, saying she feels “some of the magic has disappeared” but remains proud of her work. She also stated that she would do the film again if given the chance.
Gascón’s comments were met with backlash after resurfaced tweets from 2022 emerged, including one where she allegedly called Gomez a “rich rat.” However, Gascón denied posting the tweet and claimed it was fake.
Zoe Saldaña also spoke out about the controversy, stating that she is “sad” and “disappointed” by the situation. She expressed her own experience with the incident, saying it has been difficult for her to process.
Gomez’s comments come as Gascón faces criticism for her past behavior and the impact it may have on her Oscar campaign.
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