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.
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.
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.
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
‘Emilia Pérez’ Tops the Biggest Scandals in Oscars History
The Daily Beast’s Obsessed spoke with film historians, journalists including Susan King and Kristen Lopez, and other awards buffs to gather a history of the biggest Oscar campaign scandals—as well as how any backlash to them impacted their trophy dreams.
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’ 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?
Netflix Distances Itself From Karla Sofía Gascón as Controversy Forces ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign Changes
Netflix is distancing itself from "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón in an effort to salvage the film's Oscar prospects.
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' is a divisive Oscars frontrunner. It's also the subject of a new parody film.
Camila Aurora uploaded her parody of Emilia Pérez, called Johanne Sacreblu on YouTube. The 28-minute short is a spoof of the significant problems critics have with the Oscars frontrunner, directed by ...
Inside The Sounds, The Songs & Segues Of ‘Emilia Pérez’: Crew Call Live – Watch
A video of discussion with 'Emila Perez' Oscar nominated songwriters Clement Ducol and Camille, Sound editor Cyril Holtz and ...
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Zoe Saldana talks ‘hatred and intolerance' amid Emilia Perez Oscars controversy
Zoe Saldana seems to be explicitly addressing social media "hatred and intolerance" ahead of the Oscars, which has put her ...
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, ...
'Anora' topples 'Emilia Pérez' to shake up the Oscars Best Picture race. This formula predicts which movie will come out on top.
The Best Picture race looks vastly different days after a controversy involving the star of "Emilia Pérez" surfaced.
‘Some Of The Magic Has Disappeared:’ Selena Gomez Shares Honest Thoughts After Emilia Pérez Star's Controversy Ahead Of The Oscars
Emilia Pérez is one of the many films that’s been gaining positive buzz amid this awards season but, just a few weeks ago, ...