Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes First Openly Trans Woman Nominated for Oscar for Best Actress
Gascón gained acclaim for her role in a Jacques Audiard-directed musical drama, portraying a Mexican cartel leader who undergoes a transformation and focuses on helping those affected by gang violence. She shares the screen with fellow Oscar nominee Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz; this quartet received the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival last year.