Netflix Faces Backlash Over 'Emilia Pérez' Star Amid Oscar Nominations
Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over past offensive tweets as the film leads with 13 Oscar nominations.
The backlash has quickly overshadowed the film’s awards season momentum.
Netflix reviewing talent vetting process after 'Emilia Perez' star controversy
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The plotline was nothing more than Hollywood’s eye-rolling attempt at subjecting the masses to more woke nonsense.
Netflix Exec Breaks Silence After Trans Actor Karla Sofia Gascón’s Comments Taint ‘Incredible’ Film
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But the overall reaction from critics and viewers has been mixed.
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón continues to spark controversy amid film's Oscar campaign
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The awards campaign for an Oscar frontrunner hasn’t quite gone the way Netflix executives had hoped.
Netflix addresses ‘bummer’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ controversy
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It's raising questions for a lot of people about re-evaluating that process.
‘Such a bummer’: Netflix responds to Emilia Pérez fallout
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Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria gave her take on the situation during an interview on “The Town” podcast, echoing what many others have been saying and placing blame firmly on the film’s star rather than defending his actions.
Netflix Exec Weighs In On ‘Emilia Pérez’ Tweet Scandal: ‘Such A Bummer’
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Summary
Netflix’s ‘Emilia Pérez,’ which has garnered 13 Oscar nominations, is facing backlash after offensive social media posts by lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón resurfaced. Gascón, the first openly transgender performer nominated for an Academy Award, came under fire for past tweets. Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, acknowledged the issue and noted the need for reconsideration of talent vetting processes as the backlash threatens to overshadow the film’s accolades. Although Gascón has publicly apologized, the company has distanced her from promotional events and faced scrutiny over their vetting practices amid ongoing discussions regarding accountability in the industry.
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