Director Jacks Audiard and Cast members Zo Saladana and Selena Gomez posed during a photocol for ‘Emilia Perez’ at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Photo Credit: Stephen Mahe
As a surrounding dispute Emilia Perez Star Carla Sophia Gaskon has publicly removed herself from the actress after the revival of her previous social media posts, which have been criticized for Islamophobic rhetoric after the revival of her previous social media posts. Baikalash has put a shadow on the film’s historic Oscar campaign, including 13 enrollment, making it the most nominated non-English language film in the history of the Academy Awards.
In an interview for Diversity‘S Award Circuit PodcastSaldana expressed grief over the situation, emphasizing that the film was made at its core with inclusiveness and love.
“I am sad. Time and time again, this is the word because it is a feeling that is living in my chest because everything has happened,” He said. “I am also disappointed. I cannot speak for other people’s actions. Whatever I can do is my experience, and in one million years I never believed that we will be here. ,
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The director of the film, Audiard, has taken an even more strong stance in an interview deadline That he has broken relations with Gskon.
“I haven’t talked to him, and I don’t want,” Audiard said. “She is in a self-destructive approach in which I cannot interfere, and I do not really understand why she is going on. Why she is harming herself? Why? Why? And I do not even understand that she is harming those who were very close to her.
Gaskon, who made history as the first open transgender artist to be nominated for the Oscar in an acting category, continued the media appearance despite the controversy, including an emotional interview. CNNIt has refused to withdraw from the Oscar controversy, complicating the film’s award season campaign.
Saldana, who acts with Gaskon, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz and édgar Ramirez, has avoided commenting on whether he has spoken directly to Gaskon. Asked about Gaskon’s claim that he and Gomez “Support me 200%,” Saldana did not confirm the statement by repeating her attitude against discrimination.
“I do not support any negative rhetoric of racism and bigotry towards any group of people,” He said. “This is what I want to stand for.”
Despite the controversy, Saldana is committed to celebrating the achievements of the film and the hard work of its actors and crew.
“I will always be an optimistic person,” He shared. “As a person, I can still stand from a body of work that I can be proud of.”
As Emilia Perez His award season continues the journey, the Rainy and Audiards will proceed with their campaigners, while Gaskon’s participation is uncertain.
Published – 06 February, 2025 11:59 am IST