Karla Sofía Gascón Breaks Wth Netflix in Unauthorized Interview

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Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón has sparked controversy once again by giving an interview to CNN without Netflix's approval. In the conversation, the 'Emilia Pérez' star addressed the controversial publications on social media that are jeopardizing her Oscar nomination and shared details about her relationship with Selena Gomez.

Her mea culpa

Gascón gave an exclusive interview to journalist Juan Carlos Arciniegas at CNN en Español. She appeared on camera without makeup ready to discuss the controversy surrounding her—despite lacking Netflix's authorization and often interrupting the interviewer.

"This is an interview, and I have questions for you," Arciniegas remarked, trying to steer the conversation as Gascón vented.

During the interview Gascón admitted that her past posts on X, where she criticized diversity at the Oscars and commented on George Floyd, were "an unacceptable lack of respect."

"It pains me to have hurt communities, like the trans community, who fight for visibility," she stated. Although she deactivated her account, she insisted that circulating screenshots "don't show the full context."

Addressing her Oscar nomination, Gascón firmly stated: "I cannot renounce a nomination recognizing my acting talent. I haven't committed any crime or harmed anyone."

The Academy has yet to release an official statement regarding the controversy. However, award strategists warn that it may sway voters toward other nominees, such as Fernanda Torres, Demi Moore, or Mikey Madison.

Selena Gomez's quiet support

The interview also touched on Selena Gomez's stance on publications allegedly targeting her. Gascón said that once the posts surfaced she sent the news to Gomez, seeking to clarifying the matter: "Hey, just so you know, this isn't mine."

According to Gascón, Gomez responded immediately, assuring her, "You know I support you 200%." The actress, visibly emotional, added, "Many people have stood by me because they know who I am."

She also insisted that the viral publications about Gomez were completely fabricated.

Netflix under fire

Netflix, which invested over $30 million in 'Emilia Pérez''s awards campaign, is now facing criticism for failing to vet Gascón's digital history before the nomination.

Social media users questioned the oversight: "How could they not spend $5,000 to clean up her social media, given her outspoken personality?"

Despite making history as the first transgender actress nominated for an Oscar—a milestone she called a "collective victory"—the resurfaced tweets threaten to overshadow the moment.

Gascón, who began her transition at 46, urged audiences to judge her by her work, not her past, acknowledging that "forgiveness is earned through actions, not words."

Originally published in The Latin Times