Karla Sofia Gascon Confirms Attendance At The Oscars Amidst Controversy

February 25, 2025: Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofia Gascon has confirmed that she will attend the upcoming Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles this Sunday. Sources close to Gascon, who earned her nomination for her role in Jacques Audiard’s musical Emilia Perez, have confirmed that Netflix will cover her expenses for the prestigious event, according to Deadline.

Gascon’s invitation to the Oscars was initially uncertain due to controversy surrounding offensive social media posts from 2020 and 2021. These tweets contained insensitive remarks on various topics, including Muslims, George Floyd, and the Black Lives Matter movement, which sparked widespread backlash. As a result, Netflix distanced itself from the actress, removing her from promotional campaigns for Emilia Perez and withholding funding for her participation in awards shows.

Despite the backlash, Gascon’s historic nomination remains a groundbreaking achievement as she is the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars. However, the controversy surrounding her past tweets cast a shadow over her moment of celebration.

Following the public outcry, both Netflix and Emilia Perez‘s creative team distanced themselves from Gascon. Director Jacques Audiard expressed concerns about her “self-destructive” behavior after the tweets resurfaced. However, just under two weeks later, Audiard seemed to soften his stance, mentioning Gascon in his BAFTA Film Awards acceptance speech.

In the wake of the controversy, Gascon publicly apologized for her past comments. “I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt. As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well, and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain. All my life, I have fought for a better world. I believe light will always triumph over darkness,” she stated in her apology.

Since the resurfacing of the tweets, Gascon has refrained from attending several major awards shows, including the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTA Film Awards, and the SAG Awards, where she had been nominated. However, her attendance at the Oscars is now confirmed, following Netflix’s confirmation of their support for her participation at the ceremony.

While specific details regarding Gascon’s seating arrangements and whether she will participate in red carpet interviews are still being finalized, her attendance at the Oscars marks a significant moment in her career amidst the controversy.