Selena Gomez recently spoke about the controversy surrounding Emilia Perez and how it has affected the film’s awards run. While accepting the Virtuosos Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, she admitted that the situation has taken away some of the film’s magic.
What did Selena Gomez say about Emilia Pérez controversy?
Selena Gomez addressed the controversy surrounding Emilia Perez and how it has affected the film’s awards campaign. During her appearance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Gomez admitted the situation had changed her experience. When asked about the backlash linked to co-star Karla Sofia Gascon’s resurfaced social media posts, she said, “Some of the magic has disappeared.”
Despite the controversy, Gomez made it clear that she stands by her work. She stated, “I live with no regrets, and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.” The controversy arises from past posts attributed to Gascon, some of which made offensive remarks about diversity in Hollywood. One resurfaced post criticized the Oscars, while another allegedly targeted Gomez directly. However Gascon has denied writing it.
While Emilia Perez has secured 13 Oscar nominations, including a historic nod for Gascon as the first openly trans actor nominated in a lead acting category, the backlash has continued to grow. In response, Gascon has defended her nomination, stating that she has done nothing wrong and will not step down. She said, “I cannot step down from an Oscar nomination because I have not committed any crime, nor have I harmed anyone. I am neither racist nor anything that all these people have tried to make others believe I am.” (via CNN en Español)
Gomez did not comment on the alleged remarks directed at her but acknowledged that the situation has impacted how she feels about the film’s journey.
