Zoe Saldaña Is ‘Processing’ the Karla Sofía Gascón Fallout, but ‘I’m Allowing Myself to Still Experience Joy’ Amid ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Zoe Saldaña is speaking out about the controversy surrounding her “Emilia Pérez” co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, whose past social media posts have resurfaced, drawing criticism for their offensive and Islamophobic rhetoric.
The backlash has overshadowed the film’s historic Oscar recognition, including Saldaña’s first Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress.
In an interview for an upcoming episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Saldaña expressed her sadness over the situation, emphasizing that the film was created with the intention of inclusivity and love. “I’m sad.
Time and time again, that’s the word because that is the sentiment that has been living in my chest since everything happened,” Saldaña says. “I’m also disappointed.
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