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Transgender best actress Oscar nominee apologizes for old tweets criticizing George Floyd, Islam
The first openly transgender Oscar nominee apologized after social media posts slamming a variety of groups were discovered online, the performer has since apologized.
Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for George Floyd, diversity at Oscars tweets: 'I am not a racist'
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón has apologized after resurfaced social media posts circulated online and caused a stir.
Karla Sofía Gascón Defended Her Offensive George Floyd Tweet In A Tear-Filled Interview
During the interview, Karla broke down in tears multiple times as she — in line with her previous statements — alternated between offering contrition and defending the tweets themselves. In regards to the alleged Selena tweet,
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón under fire for controversial posts about George Floyd, COVID-19
Following the backlash to her social media posts, Gascón said, “I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt.”
Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for resurfaced post calling George Floyd a "swindler"
"Emilia Pérez" star, Karla Sofía Gascón, has issued an apology in the wake of considerable backlash surrounding the actress' resurfaced social media posts in which she condemned Islam and called the late George Floyd "a drug addict" and a "swindler."
Actress Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for tweets on George Floyd, Islam
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated star of “Emilia Pérez,” has deactivated her X account and apologized after social media posts she had made disparaging George Floyd, Islam and a previous Academy Award ceremony resurfaced this week.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Under Fire Over Tweets About Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars Diversity
Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon is under fire due to resurfaced tweets she posted about Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars diversity and more.
Oscar-hopeful 'Emilia Perez' star in row over Islam, George Floyd insults
Karla Sofia Gascon, the transgender actress and history-making Oscar nominee for musical film "Emilia Perez," has apologized after old social media posts resurfaced in which she denigrated Islam and G
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón stirs outrage with posts about Islam and George Floyd
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has apologized after old social media posts resurfaced in which she denigrated Islam and George Floyd.
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Karla Sofía Gascón Addresses Racist X Posts in Tearful Interview on CNN en Español
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How corporate America got DEI wrong
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