In the wake of the 2025 Oscars, less than a week past, Karla Sofía Gascón – the talented actress who was nominated for best actress and starred in Netflix’s production of the award-contending genre-blending musical – is taking some time to ponder on her journey during the Netflix awards promotion.
Despite Emilia Pérez receiving a leading 13 Oscar nominations, she ultimately took home only two awards (for Best Song, “El Mal,” and Best Supporting Actress, Zoe Saldaña). This was following a resurgence of past, contentious tweets by Gascón online in the days following the announcement of the nominations.
Emilia Pérez earned 13 Oscar nominations, but she won just two (for Best Song and Best Supporting Actress). The reason for this was that old, debatable tweets from Gascón were brought up again on the internet shortly after the nominations were revealed.
Due to the revelation, Gascón shut down her old Twitter account and repeatedly expressed remorse, eventually being removed from Netflix’s campaign for the Oscars related to the film. However, at the 2025 Oscars, she was nominated and publicly recognized by host Conan O’Brien. Additionally, she was seen socializing with co-star Selena Gomez during the event.
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The disclosure prompted Gascón to close her Twitter account, issue multiple apologies, and eventually exit Netflix’s Oscars campaign for the movie. Yet, at the 2025 Oscars, she was nominated and acknowledged by host Conan O’Brien. Furthermore, she was spotted conversing with co-star Selena Gomez during the ceremony.
Now, Gascon, who mentioned around a month ago that she would be moving out of the limelight to let the movie take center stage, is discussing her experience portraying the character of Emilia Pérez.
She expresses her apologies again for any hurt or offense she may have caused anyone during her life or throughout her journey, and asks for their forgiveness. She also promises to keep learning and listening in order to avoid repeating those mistakes in the future.
She admitted that the hurtful words and actions were rooted in her fears, lack of knowledge, and personal suffering.
However, Gascón expresses her aspiration to leverage her past experiences, even the challenging ones, to facilitate an open and sincere dialogue and introspection on mental health issues.
In the recent episode that’s created quite a stir, numerous false accounts were fabricated under my name, exacerbating the distress and perplexity surrounding the debate about my tweets. Ridiculous and almost hallucinatory accusations were hurled at me, causing profound emotional pain. The situation spiraled so rapidly that I found it hard to catch my breath.
In the midst of the contentious situation that Gascón refers to as an “unforeseen, crushing tempest,” there have been instances when the pain was so intense that she found herself considering actions that seemed unimaginable.
In some of my past, deeply personal battles, I held thoughts that were more troubling than those I had acknowledged before,” Gascón notes, without disclosing the specific nature of these thoughts or actions. “I began to wonder: if someone like me, with all my inner fortitude and ability to cope with anger and disappointment, was teetering on the brink, how would someone less resilient fare in this same storm? Somehow, I managed to get through it. Many others might not have survived such a harsh winter.
She goes on to talk about what she’s learned from that experience.
After the storm has subsided somewhat, I find myself with a clearer perspective. It’s become evident that I’ve learned a valuable lesson – one that resonates deeply within me. Much like fire cannot be extinguished by adding more flames, hatred should not be met with further hatred.
The cycle of offenses does not lead to resolution; instead, it perpetuates the problem. Mistakes do not have the power to correct other mistakes, particularly when they are surrounded by deceit and falsehoods. In such a toxic environment, I’ve discovered that my responses are met with unbridled anger, blatant bullying, frustration, contempt, and even threats of violence.
This experience has underscored the importance of understanding that love, compassion, and kindness are the only effective tools in navigating through such challenging times.
She continues by expressing, “Fortunately, I’ve managed to preserve a sliver of sanity that allows me to see a glimmer of hope at the end of this tunnel filled with hatred. To improve and grow, I must acknowledge my past mistakes and work on correcting them, rather than sinking further into negativity by matching others’ hateful actions towards me. If I were to engage in their behavior and escalate the conflict, I risk becoming trapped; I would be unable to progress and continue assisting those still struggling amidst the turmoil.
Gascón, making history as the first openly transgender woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress, reminisces about her efforts over the years to shed light on a community that has often been ignored – one that holds a significant place in her identity and personal experiences.
Gascón states that he has been advocating for and understanding the experiences of a transgender woman, who unfortunately finds herself in a deeply problematic situation: living as a criminal figure amidst an intensely male-dominated society.
She adds that she’ll continue to advocate for “the rights of the most disadvantaged.”
She expresses that she is against extremism, coercion, male dominance, totalitarian rule, violence, mistreatment, and illogical behavior. She doesn’t align herself with any political party; instead, she strives to be a person who is continually growing, experiencing both successes and setbacks, but remains determined to learn, listen, acknowledge mistakes, apologize, and extend forgiveness to others as well as herself for unintentional harm inflicted.
Read Gascón’s full statement below.
Occasionally, we erect barriers to safeguard ourselves, keeping harm at bay from our emotions, our bodies, and our spirit. Just like many others, I too have my own defenses. They may not be attractive, but they’ve spared me from certain perils on more than one occasion. However, the issue lies in the fact that these barriers can feel icy and unyielding, and they can unwittingly harm those close to us. This is a predicament I’ve found myself in, affecting not only me but also my loved ones and those who trusted and believed in me.
Recently, I’ve found myself on the receiving end of harmful speech, and as I reflect, I recognize that I too have spoken hurtful words in the past which offended others. These actions and words came from fear, my own lack of understanding, pain within me, and a place outside the protective barrier of my emotional discomfort.
Unreservedly, I offer my sincere apologies to everyone whom I may have hurt or offended during my lifetime. I do not intend to defend or justify any past actions, but rather, I wish to express my regret and ask for their forgiveness. In gratitude for their compassion and patience, I pledge to keep learning and listening so that I can avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future.
Over the last few years, I’ve ventured out into the world, striving to shine a light on a group that has been historically underrepresented – a community that is deeply intertwined with my own identity and experiences. I’ve dedicated myself to advocating for and representing the life of a transgender woman who found herself in an unimaginably challenging situation: a woman trapped in a criminal’s body, living within the oppressive confines of a rigid patriarchy. My aim was always to approach this endeavor with as much grace and respect as possible, sharing a tale of perseverance and rebellion that needed to be shared. I poured my heart, my life, and my very essence into this mission, working hand-in-hand with remarkable Mexican companions who helped me spread a message of optimism: no matter our starting points or our origins in life’s journey, we all have the potential to grow and improve.
Mexico holds a profound, unforgettable spot in my heart. In this captivating and wonderful nation, I was given the opportunity to build my career as an actor, and I’ve been blessed with friendships, affection, and human connection that will stay with me forever. Ever since the day my esteemed colleague Julián Pastor, a renowned film director, welcomed me into his circle, my love for this land and its people has become an everlasting one.
My steadfast dedication to Mexico, its people, and the rights of the underprivileged remains unwavering. You’ll consistently find me opposing extremism, authoritarianism, misogyny, fascism, oppressive regimes, violence, abuse, and irrationality. I do not align myself with any specific political ideology; instead, I strive to be a person who is constantly growing, experiencing both triumphs and setbacks, but with an indomitable spirit to learn, listen, acknowledge mistakes, apologize, and extend forgiveness – just as I forgive myself for the unintentional harm I’ve caused.
Due to my daughter and for the sake of future generations, I wish to initiate an open, honest conversation about mental health. At various points in my life, I’ve experienced some very challenging periods where despair took me on unexpected journeys. The most recent of these episodes was the one that received the most attention and scrutiny. During this time, unscrupulous individuals created false accounts in my name, further complicating the distress and turmoil I felt. Preposterous and even delusional allegations were hurled at me, causing immense emotional pain. The situation rapidly escalated to a point where it was almost suffocating.
In the midst of an unforeseen, destructive storm, there have been instances where the pain was so intense that I contemplated something unimaginable. I had thoughts darker than any I’d ever entertained in my past, equally intimate and personal battles. I questioned myself: if I, with all my resilience and readiness to face anger and rejection, am barely holding on, what would have happened to someone with fewer emotional reserves to withstand this assault? Somehow, I managed to persevere. Many others might not have survived the harsh winter I’m about to leave behind.
After the storm has subsided somewhat, and I’m hoping the worst is over, I find myself with a clearer perspective on what I’ve taken away from this experience. It seems that hatred, much like fire, cannot be extinguished by more hatred. Instead of erasing offenses with further offenses, or trying to correct mistakes by making new ones – particularly in an environment where deceit and dishonesty thrive, leading only to unbridled anger, open bullying, frustration, contempt, and even death threats.
This version tries to maintain the original’s sentiment while using simpler phrases and a more conversational tone.
Thankfully, I’ve managed to preserve a sliver of my sanity to catch a glimpse of hope amidst this tunnel of hostility. This realization has made me understand that I need to improve myself, mend past mistakes, and avoid further entanglement in negativity. If I were to retaliate and mirror the hate directed towards me, I risk getting sucked into it; I would struggle to progress and continue aiding those still struggling amidst the tempest.
It’s up to each of us to look after ourselves as a community. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Ignorance and foolishness are more harmful than anything else.” So, in these tough times, compassion for those who have struggled like me, who felt unwanted, and made mistakes, should be our compass. Albert Camus once noted that the only truly significant philosophical question is whether life is worth living, as it challenges the very purpose of existence. I’m sharing these words not to draw attention to myself, but for those who might have found life as challenging as I have recently.
Through the lenses of understanding, kindness, forgiveness, and empathy, let’s construct a realm where diversity is not equated with judgement, but with abundance. A place where we can educate and evolve as we traverse this journey. A place where we can discard our defenses and embrace our true selves.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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