Some Magic Has Disappeared

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Among the numerous films generating positive buzz during awards season, “Emilia Pérez” has been one of them. However, a few weeks ago, a whirlwind of controversy erupted around one of its stars, Karla Sofía Gascón. Previously, some of her tweets containing disputable remarks on various subjects resurfaced, causing quite a stir. The film’s team has addressed the issue indirectly so far. Now, Selena Gomez, another cast member, is expressing her views as the Oscars approach, in light of this ongoing situation.

Over the past few months, Selena Gomez, along with her fellow collaborators, has been lauded and recognized for their work in a Spanish musical drama (streamable on Netflix). At a recent panel held at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Gomez spoke about the movie and was asked about the conversation surrounding her co-star. Gomez expressed that some of the initial magic has waned due to recent events, but she also offered an upbeat perspective: the situation has left its impact, yet she remains hopeful. (As reported by THR’s X account)

Appreciate your kindness. I’m quite content with my abilities, though some of the luster has faded. Still, I hold my past achievements with pride and am thankful for them. I live without regrets and feel blessed every day.

In summary, it appears that the singer behind “Come & Get It” is choosing to focus on the positive aspects of creating the Golden Globe-winning movie rather than dwelling on any negativity. Similarly, other individuals involved in the film’s production seem to be approaching awards season with a similar mindset.

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As a passionate supporter, I, a fellow Latino, finally sat down to watch Emilia Pérez’s production, amidst all the recent buzz. However, I can’t help but address an alarming aspect that caught my attention – a glaring issue that demands discussion.

Known for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” where she portrays a former drug cartel member who transitions into womanhood following gender-affirming surgery, Karla Sofía Gascón received accolades from multiple organizations. Among these honors was a 2025 Oscar nomination for Best Actress, marking her as the first openly transgender woman to receive this recognition. However, in January of last year, conversations about Karla Sofía Gascón were sparked due to some past tweets she made. In 2020, these tweets expressed opinions on topics such as the death of George Floyd, Muslims residing in Spain, and more.

It’s been reported that a former member of the Noble Family, Karla Sofía Gascón, made comments about Selena Gomez on Twitter in 2022, seemingly referring to her as a “wealthy rodent” amid rumors of her feud with Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber. However, Gascón later apologized for her words but denied making the comment about Gomez. Following this incident, Gascón had an interview on CNN en Español to clarify the situation, leading Netflix to decide not to cover her styling or travel expenses for awards ceremonies anymore.

Zoe Saldaña, a fellow cast member, added her thoughts, expressing sadness and ongoing reflection about the recent events. She also made clear that she has zero patience for any derogatory comments aimed at any group of people. Later, when Saldaña received an award, it appeared she acknowledged the controversy in a subtle manner. Meanwhile, director Jacques Audiard declined to engage with his leading actress and expressed concern that her actions were causing harm to herself and others, according to Deadline.

This year, Emilia Pérez has been nominated for 13 Academy Awards, but due to the Karla Sofía Gascón scandal, there’s been discussion about the movie’s potential victory. For now, we can only anticipate the outcome when the ceremony takes place on March 2nd. Until then, it appears Selena Gomez and her team will carry on promoting the film as originally scheduled.

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2025-02-10 20:07