How did the imploding ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar campaign get this bad?
Ever since offensive tweets from star Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced, the awards frontrunner’s fortunes have plummeted. Here’s what Hollywood thinks about it.
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.
Spain's Gascon goes silent for sake of 'Emilia Perez' film ahead of Oscars
Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascon apologised on Friday for past social media posts denigrating Muslims and other groups and said she would go silent to help her movie "Emilia Perez" ahead of the Academy Awards,
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón continues to spark controversy amid film's Oscar campaign
Karla Sofia Gascón, the star of Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” continues to face backlash over her past social media posts, putting the film's Oscars chances at risk.
Zoe Saldaña 'sad' and 'disappointed' about controversy surrounding her “Emilia Pérez” costar Karla Sofía Gascón
Zoe Saldaña continues to think through the backlash against her Emilia Pérez costar Karla Sofía Gascón, after racist and Islamophobic social media posts that she had made in the past surfaced on social media Jan.
Karla Sofía Gascón Hopes Her Withdrawal From ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign Allows “the Film to Be Appreciated”
The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that the embattled best actress Oscar nominee will no longer be flying to L.A. for any of the film's awards activities this week.
Karla Sofía Gascón Responds To ‘Emilia Pérez' Director & Offers "Silence" During Oscars Race: "Let The Work Talk For Itself"
As Karla Sofía Gascón faces continued backlash for past comments, the Emilia Pérez actress is stepping back from the spotlight. The first-time Oscar nominee recently responded to writer-director Jacques Audiard‘s Deadline interview denouncing her actions,
Director of ‘Emilia Perez’ says criticism of how Mexico is portrayed in the film is in 'bad faith'
Director Jacques Audiard argued that critics of his film either misunderstood his film, haven't viewed it at all, or have ...
Opinion
'Emilia Pérez' says nothing about Mexico, just as 'Emily in Paris' says nothing about the French capital
COLUMN. Faced with the growing controversy, particularly in Mexico, surrounding Jacques Audiard's latest film, the question is, rather, why so many people have been so offended by it, questions ...
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What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?’
It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed “narco-musical” Emilia ...
Beyond Bad Tweets, Latinos Would Like a Word with ‘Emilia Pérez’ — Opinion
Hispanics made clear their issues with 'Emilia Pérez' long before a social media disaster threatened its chances. Opinion.
'Emilia Pérez' and its lead star are facing a backlash. Here's the controversy explained.
"Emilia Pérez" is nominated for 13 Oscars, but the film and its lead star Karla Sofía Gascón are being criticized.
'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofía Gascón speaks out on 'cancel culture' after offensive tweets
"Emilia Pérez" actress Karla Sofía Gascón took to Instagram on Tuesday and addressed her past offensive social media posts ...
See one Mexican response to ‘Emilia Pérez’ — a ‘French’ musical actually made in Mexico
With the Academy Awards just weeks away, a “musical tribute” to the movie created by Mexican critics of the original is ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Jacques Audiard Disavows Karla Sofía Gascón But Stands Up For Film In Crucial Awards Weekend: Q&A
Emilia Pérez' director Jacques Audiard says he is disappointed with Karla Sofía Gascón’s behavior as awards season ramps up.
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 ...
Why, for Mexicans, Emilia Perez is a ‘waste of time’ and worse, for all its 13 Oscar nods
Mexican actors, musical about a drug cartel boss who has a sex change angers Mexicans, including LGBTQ community.