Oscars controversy over ‘Emilia Pérez,’ explained

The Oscars controversy over ‘Emilia Pérez,’ explained
The film has renewed debates about representation and accountability as trans Americans fear for their rights.
Netflix Scurries to Stem Oscar Fallout From ‘Emilia Pérez’ Scandal
Netflix had thought the movie could deliver the company its first best picture award. But comments from its star have put it on the defense.
How did the imploding ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar campaign get this bad?
Ever since offensive tweets from star Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced, the awards front-runner’s fortunes have plummeted. Here’s what Hollywood thinks about it.
There is more at stake with the 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar nominations than just a gold statue
As cinephiles debate artistic merits and award season odds, transgender activists and Mexican nationals grapple with the social implications of one of the most divisive films of the year
How Emilia Pérez Is Being Removed from the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the film's embattled best actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón will no longer be coming to the U.S. for any of this week's many awards activities.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Tops the Biggest Scandals in Oscars History
Much like Emilia Pérez’s titular heroine, a reformed cartel capo who keeps her identity hidden after undergoing gender reassignment surgery for fear of retribution, this year’s most-nominated Oscar contender was always going to have a target on its back.
‘Emilia Pérez’ and the New Era of Online Oscar Scandals
As Karla Sofía Gascón’s resurfaced social media posts upend the campaign for the year’s most-nominated film, what happens now?
What ‘Emilia Pérez’ Can Win at the Oscars
How will 'Emilia Pérez' fare at the Oscars without its lead nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón front and center?
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Emilia Perez star addresses 'hatred and intolerance' as Oscars dreams hang in the balance
Emilia Perez received 13 nominations for this years Oscars, but the praise for the film was soon overlooked after Karla Sofia ...
Emilia Perez was a BAFTAs and Oscars frontrunner - where did it all go wrong?
It won awards at Cannes last year and several Golden Globes at the start of 2025. But as Emilia Perez became an Oscars and ...
The unraveling of the 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar campaign: How the controversy around Karla Sofía Gascón affects the Best Picture frontrunner
Karla Sofía Gascón participates in the Q&A after the screening of Emilia Pérez on opening night of the American French Film ...
‘Emilia Pérez’s Oscar Chances Hang by a Thread as Karla Sofía Gáscon Steps Back
Unfortunately, this could affect Karla's Emilia Pérez costar and Best Supporting Actress frontrunner, Zoe Saldaña. In the ...
Artios Awards: ‘Wicked’, ‘Complete Unknown’ & ‘Emilia Pérez’ Among Casting Society Winners
Here are the winners at the 2025 Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society, including 'Wicked,' 'A Complete Unknown', ...
Why ‘Emilia Perez’ and ‘Wicked’ Were Nominated for Original Score
That’s the case again this year, with original-score nods for both “ Emilia Perez ” and “ Wicked .” “Perez” was also ...
What’s going to win best picture? We rank the Oscar field
Vatican machinations of “Conclave” have nothing on this year’s Oscar race. Just as Edward Berger’s film juggles various ...
The Lesson of This Week’s Awards Shows: While We Were Talking About ‘Emilia Pérez,’ People Were Quietly Voting for ‘Anora’
With Oscar voting beginning on Tuesday, has Sean Baker’s film quietly built the consensus it needs to win? On the surface, ...