Karla Sofia Gascon has recently reacted to a resurfaced tweet that appeared to show her criticizing her Emilia Perez co-star Selena Gomez. The Oscar-nominated actress firmly denied making the remark, which referred to Gomez as a “rich rat,” calling the post a manipulation. In a recent interview, Gascon insisted she has never spoken negatively about Gomez.
Here’s everything you need to know about what Gascon said.
Karla Sofia Gascon reacts to Selena Gomez resurfaced tweet
Karla Sofia Gascon has pushed g back against a viral tweet in which she allegedly criticized her Emilia Perez co-star Selena Gomez. The Spanish actress, who recently made history as an Oscar nominee, insists the viral tweet is fake and denies ever making such a statement. In an interview with CNN en Español, Gascon stated, “Of course that’s not mine. I have never said anything about my partner. I would never refer to her that way.”
The controversy erupted after old social media posts linked to Gascon resurfaced, sparking widespread backlash. Among them was a post that appeared to criticize Gomez, calling her a “rich rat.” Gascon allegedly wrote about Gomez, “She’s a rich rat who plays the poor bastard whenever she can and will never stop bothering her ex-boyfriend (Justin Bieber) and his wife.” (via Variety)
As the post gained traction, several media outlets covered the allegations. However, Gascon insists the tweet was not hers and says she is being unfairly targeted.
In response to the growing criticism, Gascon took to Instagram, posting a lengthy statement about the controversy. She claimed her words were twisted, taken out of context, or entirely fabricated. Gascon stated that her past remarks do not define her and emphasized her commitment to personal growth. The actress also wrote, “Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a racist.”
Despite her denial, the backlash has continued, with some defending Gascon against what they see as an online smear campaign. Meanwhile, others argue she should be held accountable for past remarks.
