Netflix has distanced itself from Oscar-nominated “actress” Karla Sof\u00eda Gasc\u00f3n\u00a0following a firestorm of backlash over her past Islamophobic and racist tweets.<\/p>\n
The streaming giant has removed from her film Emilia P\u00e9rez’s <\/em>official Oscar campaign<\/a>, leaving her name and image conspicuously absent from promotional materials, including the For Your Consideration<\/em> advertisements and the film\u2019s campaign webpage.<\/p>\n\t\t The uproar began when social media users unearthed a series of Gasc\u00f3n\u2019s old tweets, some dating back to 2016, in which the Spanish actor made inflammatory remarks about Islam and Muslims.<\/p>\n In one post, she described Islam as \u201can infection\u201d and \u201ca deeply disgusting type of humanity.\u201d Another tweet resurfaced in which Gasc\u00f3n referred to George Floyd as a \u201cdrug addict and a scammer.\u201d<\/p>\n The backlash was swift and severe, with many calling for accountability from both Gasc\u00f3n and Netflix. The controversy has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a historic moment for Gasc\u00f3n, who recently became the first openly transgender performer nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.<\/p>\n Netflix, which had been riding high on Emilia P\u00e9rez<\/em>\u2019s success, has now taken a clear step back from Gasc\u00f3n.<\/p>\n Less than two weeks ago, the film was thriving with 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best International Feature, and Best Actress for Gasc\u00f3n. The nominations made Emilia P\u00e9rez<\/em> the most-nominated film of the year and just one short of the all-time record.<\/p>\n However, in light of the controversy, Netflix has reportedly ceased all direct communication with Gasc\u00f3n. The streaming giant has also stopped covering her travel expenses and styling costs for awards season events.<\/p>\n A new For Your Consideration<\/em> ad released on Monday celebrated the film\u2019s 13 Oscar nominations but notably excluded Gasc\u00f3n\u2019s name and image. Instead, the campaign spotlighted her co-stars Zoe Salda\u00f1a, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz.<\/p>\n Similarly, the film\u2019s official Oscar campaign webpage has been scrubbed of any visuals of Gasc\u00f3n, signaling Netflix\u2019s intent to salvage the film\u2019s awards prospects without allowing the controversy to overshadow its achievements.<\/p>\n The fallout has extended beyond Netflix. Gasc\u00f3n\u2019s PR agency, The Lede Company, has also severed ties with her, leaving her representation solely in the hands of her agent at United Talent Agency (UTA).<\/p>\n Gasc\u00f3n was originally scheduled to attend a series of high-profile industry events in Los Angeles, including the AFI Awards luncheon, Critics Choice Awards, and Producers Guild of America Awards. However, sources have confirmed that she is no longer expected to appear at any of these events.<\/p>\n\t\t In response to the backlash, Gasc\u00f3n has issued multiple apologies. In an interview with CNN en Espa\u00f1ol, she expressed regret for her past remarks, calling them \u201cignorant and hurtful.\u201d She also took to Instagram to address the controversy, decrying what she referred to as \u201ccancel culture\u201d while reiterating her remorse.<\/p>\n Despite her apologies, the damage appears to be done. Many critics and fans remain unconvinced, arguing that her statements were too egregious to overlook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Netflix has distanced itself from Oscar-nominated “actress” Karla Sof\u00eda Gasc\u00f3n\u00a0following a firestorm of backlash over her past Islamophobic and racist tweets. The streaming giant has removed from her film Emilia P\u00e9rez’s official Oscar campaign, leaving her name and image conspicuously absent from promotional materials, including the For Your Consideration advertisements and the film\u2019s campaign webpage. 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