Actress Karla Sofía Gascón closed her account on X after her statements against Muslims in Spain went viral, along with criticisms of the Oscars and Mexican director Guillermo del Toro. Gascón, the star of 'Emilia Pérez,' indicated that she had been the target of a hate campaign following the repercussions of her own posts, including criticisms of her co-stars in Jacques Audiard's film. For this reason, she decided to deactivate her account on X.
In a message prior to the deletion of her account, the actress acknowledged past mistakes. Subsequently, she shared a statement explaining that she was closing her account at the request of her family and to protect her daughter. In her words, she recognized being human and having made mistakes, expressing her desire to live in peace, love, and respect.
Gascón had previously criticized actress Selena Gomez, calling her a 'poor unfortunate,' and director Guillermo del Toro, with whom she had conflicting messages. Regarding the Academy Awards, the actress pointed out a supposed bias in favor of 'color, sex, and ideology' instead of recognizing artists for their talent.
Before closing her account, the actress apologized, especially for her controversial statements about Muslims. In her statement, Gascón highlighted her support for minorities and her opposition to hypocrisy, although she indicated that she was not responsible for larger social issues. Finally, she expressed her determination in the face of criticism and the hate campaign she had faced.
