Karla Sofía Gascón has been accused of violating a crucial rule of the 2025 Oscars by making negative comments about Fernanda Torres, a nominee. In a controversial video, Gascón lashed out at Torres's team and expressed her preference for another candidate.
Social media users have urged the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to intervene, as a fundamental rule of the awards prohibits making negative comments about competitors. The punishment for Gascón could include a one-year suspension or even her permanent expulsion if she repeats the offense.
Although the Academy has not issued a statement on the matter, the magazine "Variety" defended Gascón, emphasizing that there was no disrespect towards Fernanda Torres at any point. Gascón's statements could jeopardize her nomination for the Oscars due to the Academy's strict rules.
Amid the controversy, Gascón has claimed that there is a smear campaign against her and that it is unfair to attempt to undermine her work or that of her film. She questioned the social media strategies aimed at discrediting her production and herself.
Gascón's statements have generated significant uproar around the film 'Emilia Pérez' and the competition in the Best International Film category. The Spanish actress has made it clear her dissatisfaction with attempts to belittle her work, stating that it is not necessary to denigrate others' work to highlight one's own.
