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‘Emilia Perez’ has many problems. Its controversial star is just one of them.
This is not the first time Oscars voters have propped up a trans-related film in the middle of a national political movement against trans rights.
Oscars 2025: Unpacking the Many Emilia Pérez Controversies
The future was bright for Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez after big Golden Globe wins and 13 Oscar nominations. Then star Karla Sofía Gascón's old tweets resurfaced and its fortunes plummeted.
'Emilia Pérez' wins multiple César awards despite controversy
The Spanish-language musical drama "Emilia Pérez" has won seven of France's César film awards, including for best film, best director and best adaptation, despite the controversy unleashed by old posts by lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón.
'Emilia Pérez' Might Just Be The Most Controversial Oscar Win Yet: Inside the Academy 2025 Debacle
W ith the 97th Academy Awards just around the corner, anticipation has reached its peak. As Hollywood prepares for its biggest night, all eyes are on this year’s most talked-abo
Why is ‘Emilia Pérez’ so controversial?
First, the movie was criticized on matters of representation. Then came the star's internet history.
César Awards 2025: The redemption of ‘Emilia Pérez’, the French Oscars’ big winner
Despite the controversies surrounding the film in the US, France has awarded Jacques Audiard’s cartel trans musical 'Emilia Pérez' seven Césars, including Best Film – beating favourites like 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' and 'Beating Hearts'.
‘You have a voice here’: Rep. Subramanyam encourages Americans to keep speaking out at town halls
After his controversial nomination as HHS Secretary, all eyes were on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as he addressed a measles ...
Rachel Maddow staffers laid off as part of MSNBC production cuts
MSNBC's most-watched program, "The Rachel Maddow Show," is being downsized as the network implements production cuts in its ...