“Emilia Pérez”: Why This Year's Most-Nominated Film Is Also the Most Controversial Oscar Contender
Lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón has come under fire for old social media posts, the latest of several controversies facing Jacques Audiard’s movieEmilia Pérez leads this year’s Oscar nominations, with star Karla Sofía Gascón making history as the first openly transgender Best Actress nomineeBut public figures and audiences alike have criticized the Jacques Audiard movie’s depiction of trans issues and MexicoGascón has recently apologized after coming under fire for old social media posts,
How ‘Emilia Pérez,’ The Most Nominated Film Of The Year, Became (One Of) The Most Hated
Between widespread criticism of the film itself and resurfaced tweets from its lead star, the Oscars front-runner has been marred by tons of controversy.
The ‘Emilia Pérez’ backlash, explained
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set melodrama.
This French film about Mexico has 13 Oscar nominations. Why 'Emilia Pérez' is tanking in Mexico
Although it's set in Mexico City, French film 'Emilia Pérez' ran into a frost reception on its opening there. Critics cited stereotypes and the lack of a clear message about the narcos it portrays.
Explaining the Curious Case of 'Emilia Pérez,' the Woebegone Oscar Frontrunner
Those possibilities, though, appear severely threatened after old tweets of Gascón’s led her to issue an apology Thursday — the latest setback in an Oscar campaign that’s veering close to becoming a train wreck.
With Emilia Pérez's implosion, I'm Still Here is an Oscars frontrunner. Things could be better
Even given the opportunity to compare with modern day the process of democratic freedoms slowly stripped away in plain view, I’m Still Here forever pulls itself back into a paint-by-numbers character study.
The disturbing tweets blowing up Emilia Pérez’s Oscars campaign
S ince its arrival on Netflix in December, the Spanish-language French film Emilia Pérez has been a nesting doll of controversies. The musical, directed by Jacques Audiard, has b
‘Emilia Perez’ actress’ unhinged tweets are a huge blow to her movie’s Oscar chances
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Spanish star of “Emilia Perez,” was called out for offensive tweets from as recently as four years ...
Selena Gomez Loses Over 130,000 Instagram Followers After ‘Emilia Pérez’ Backlash Despite Leading 2025 Oscar Nominations
Although the foreign film Emilia Pérez won over The Academy and has garnered the most Oscar nominations for the March 2025 ...
Karla Sofía Gascón’s Racist Tweets and the Cautionary Tale of ‘Emilia Pérez’
The offensive tweets by 'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofía Gascón reveal the Oscar contender to be an eerily prescient ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ making the wrong kind of news
Will an overall fatigue with the outrages associated with 'Emilia Pérez' sink its chances of taking home the best picture ...
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'Emilia Pérez' controversy: Why 'torturous' movie is criticized for its representation
Unconventional Spanish-language movie musical "Emilia Pérez" may be an Oscars front-runner, but some feel the film is ...
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'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón is 1st out trans actor nominated for an Oscar
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood ...
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‘Emilia Perez’ leads with 14 Academy Award nominations
‘Emilia Perez’ leads the nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards with a record-breaking 14. The French musical thriller ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes First Openly Trans Actor Nominated for an Oscar
Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón has become the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Karla Sofía Gascón says she won't exit Oscars race over offensive social media posts: 'I have not committed any crime'
The "Emilia Pérez" star was accused of racism, Islamophobia, and more after a series of past posts resurfaced online.