Actress Karla Sofía Gascón has decided not to attend the Goya Awards ceremony, where the film "Emilia Pérez" was nominated for Best European Film. This decision was made amid controversy after Internet users resurfaced old tweets from the actress in which she expressed disparaging comments about minorities and other artists like Selena Gomez, Adele, and BTS.
According to sources from the film's production, following internal discussions, it was agreed that Karla Sofía Gascón would remain absent from the Goya Awards ceremony in an attempt to mitigate the controversy surrounding "Emilia Pérez," which has seen its box office numbers affected due to the scandal.
Additionally, the publisher Dos Bigotes announced the cancellation of Karla Sofía Gascón's autobiography, which was scheduled for publication in March. In a statement, the publisher mentioned its commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity as the reason for this decision.
The actress's past words have had various consequences, including the removal of her appearances in Netflix promotions related to "Emilia Pérez," her absence from the Goya Awards, and the cancellation of her autobiography. Karla Sofía Gascón became the first trans woman to be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, but has faced criticism after old posts surfaced in which she made offensive comments towards different ethnic groups, religions, and races.