Why is Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón facing backlash and controversy? What did she say in tweets? Read a recap ahead of the Oscars.

The Oscar-nominated actress was phased out of Netflix’s awards campaign after offensive years-old tweets resurfaced.

Karla Sofía Gascón is in the audience at the 2025 Oscars after a tumultuous awards season which saw her widely criticized for offensive resurfaced tweets on a variety of topics, including Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Academy Awards.

In a lengthy new statement, Karla Sofía Gascón reflected on the bumpy ride that was her Academy Awards campaign, revealing that she “contemplated the unthinkable” and “will commit to continuing to learn and listen” in the aftermath.

The Oscar-nominated 'Emilia Pérez' star, whose awards campaign was thrown into disarray after past, controversial tweets were resurfaced, is opening up about her mental-health struggles and again apologizes to "all I have offended" as she vows to "learn" as she moves forward.

Gascón said she understands “that I must be and do better, and correct my past faults, without engaging in more darkness”

Karla Sofía Gascón has spoken candidly about the emotional upheaval caused by recent controversies, saying it was "so overwhelming."