Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actress nominated for an Oscar, faces backlash due to past social media posts that criticized Islam and made derogatory remarks about George Floyd. Despite her apology, the controversy has affected the perception of her film, Emilia Pérez, which has received multiple nominations but has also been criticized for its portrayal of transgender issues and its Euro-centric depiction of Mexico. Gascón has defended her work and criticized detractors, while the film's director has described it as an opera rather than a realistic portrayal. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)