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Apr 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star's Journey: Karla Sofía Gascón on Freedom and Film

Karla Sofía Gascón is a name that has sparked conversations worldwide. She is known for her role in Emilia Pérez, a film that has made waves in the industry. Gascón is the first trans woman to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. This is a big deal. It shows how far the film industry has come in recognizing talent, regardless of gender identity. However, her journe...

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Feb 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Emilia Perez: A Movie Caught in a Storm

Netflix has finally spoken up about the scandal surrounding its highly anticipated film, "Emilia Perez. " The controversy centers around the star of the film, Karla Sofía Gascón, whose past racist tweets have resurfaced, causing a stir. Gascón, who is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination, has seen the film's prospects take a hit due to the up...

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Awards season is turning into a nightmare for Emilia Pérez

Emilia Pérez, the highly anticipated film, is dealing with a ton of drama due to Karla Sofía Gascón’s controversial social media posts. Gascón, who plays the lead character, has been caught up in a storm of her own making. Gascón’s social media posts have caused a major shift in how people view the film. This is a shame, since the film has been nominated for...

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Feb 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's New Oscar Gambit: Distancing from a Star

"Emilia Pérez" got a big boost when Karla Sofía Gascón received an Oscar nod for Best Actress. Things changed when some of her old posts that were seen as racist and Islamophobic surfaced. Not anymore, the streaming giant Netflix is pulling back from supporting her at Oscar campaign events, including big ones like Critics Choice Award and Directors Guild of America ...

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Feb 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Is the tweet really by her?

This weekend, Carla Sofia Gascón was spotted on CNN en Español talking about a controversial tweet. She wants people to know she did not say that her "Emma Pérez" costar, Selena Gomez, was a "rich rat. " Those were not her words. Gascón stated clearly, "that tweet isn't mine. " She has never spoken badly about her coworker. She has never said anything nasty...

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Feb 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Zoe Saldaña Weighs In On Co-Star's Controversial Past

Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in Avatar and Emmy-winning performance in Emilia Perez, recently spoke out about the recent controversy surrounding her co-star Karla Sofia Gascón. Gascón, who is a part of Emilia Perez, has been in the spotlight for old tweets that were racist, Islamophobic and homophobic. Saldaña, who was in London for the awards campaign...

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Jan 31 2025CELEBRITIES

A Painful Reckoning

With a collection of firsts, the Trans star from Mexico made waves in Hollywood. Unfortunately, she didn't come away from the spotlight unscathed. Most recently, Karla Sofia Gascon has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a history of careless offhand comments, she apologized for her awkward use of social media in the past. Gascon manages...

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Oct 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Sofia Falcone Stole the Show in The Penguin

When you think of The Penguin TV show, you might first think of Colin Farrell's Oz Cobblepot. But episode 4, "Cent'anni," reveals that Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone is the real star. This episode dives into her backstory, making us understand and even relate to her. It's not just about her family's criminal past, but how she was wronged and pushed to extremes. By t...

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Sep 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Tracker Spinoff Conundrum: Is Now the Right Time?

Tracker, the CBS drama, has been making waves with its unique blend of storytelling and characters. With its second season on the horizon, the show's executive producer, Elwood Reid, has expressed reservations about spinning off the series. But is he right? Should we be exploring the backstories of characters like Russell Shaw and Dory Shaw, or Sofia Pernas' Billie?...

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