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Last Updated: March 03, 2025, 06:17 IST
Karla Sofía Gascón Makes a Comeback at the Oscars Amid Controversy Over Resurfaced Tweets
Karla Sofía Gascón Returns to the Oscar Stage, Conan O’Brien Lightens the Mood with Jokes on Her Situation
After a period of relative silence in the wake of a significant controversy, Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of the film Emilia Pérez, made her much-anticipated appearance at the 2025 Academy Awards. This marked her first major public outing in recent weeks as she returned to an event that celebrates cinematic excellence.
Gascón opted for a discreet entrance, bypassing the red carpet and its accompanying media frenzy, and moved directly into the auditorium moments before the ceremony commenced. She donned an elegant long black beaded gown, with her hair styled gracefully to one side, taking a seat directly in front of her Emilia Pérez co-star, Selena Gomez.
Leading up to the Oscars, there was much speculation regarding whether Gascón would make an appearance. This uncertainty stemmed from a controversy prompted by the resurfacing of old posts from her account on X (formerly Twitter), which contained offensive remarks that have sparked a significant backlash.
Conan O’Brien, who took on the hosting duties for the 97th Academy Awards, did not shy away from addressing the year’s highlights—both celebrated films and contentious figures. His humor resonated throughout the venue, mingling laughter with occasional unease among the attendees.
Among his targets was Gascón, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, who found herself at the center of controversy due to her past social media activity. Nevertheless, her film, Emilia Pérez, remarkably secured 12 awards during the evening, solidifying its status as a dominant force at the Oscars.
O’Brien light-heartedly remarked, “Karla Sofía Gascón is here tonight. And Karla, if you are going to tweet about the Oscars, my name is Jimmy Kimmel.” His quip hinted at the complexities of the situation while attempting to ease the tension in the room.
The backlash surrounding Gascón stems from her past tweets that reemerged, which included controversial views on topics such as Islam, race relations, and diversity in Hollywood. This controversy has ignited passionate discussions across social media platforms and among the public.
The questionable tweets, many of which were taken down following their revival by journalist Sarah Hagi, were primarily dated between 2020 and 2021. One such post from November 22, 2020, expressed discomfort with the increasing visibility of Muslim women in Spain, insinuating a need to adapt educational practices to accommodate Arabic language instruction.
Another instance from September 2, 2020, featured a photo of a Muslim family dining, accompanied by her assertion that while Islam may be perceived positively, there are troubling aspects regarding women’s rights, implying that their clothing is a regrettable compromise for respect.
In a further reflection of her frustrations with organized religion, Gascón stated, “I am so sick of so much of this shit, of Islam, of Christianity, of Catholicism, and of all the beliefs of morons that violate human rights.”
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