The Oscar-nominated actress, who plays a cartel leader in "Emilia Pérez," was criticized for derogatory comments about Muslims, George Floyd and China.
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"As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well," Gascón wrote in a statement.
Gascón is the first out trans actress to be nominated in an acting category for her role in "Emilia Pérez."
Following the backlash to her social media posts, Gascón said, "I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt."
"As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain," Gascón said in part.
In the past she posted opinions about Muslims and George Floyd ...
Oscar nominee's past tweets with controversial views about Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars caused severe backlash ...
Karla Sofia Gascón apologizes for old tweets, says she is 'deeply sorry to those I have caused pain'
Karla Sofia Gascón, the Oscar-nominated lead of the movie "Emilia Pérez," is apologizing for her old social media posts that denigrated Islam and that called George Floyd "a drug addict and a hustler."
"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón has issued an apology after her controversial tweets on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity resurfaced.
The actress stated that "Islam is becoming a hotbed of infection for humanity that urgently needs to be cured" and described Muslims as "a DEEP DISGUSTING HUMANITY."