Zoë Saldaña, from ‘Emilia Perez’, regrets prejudiced posts by Karla Sofía Gascon: ‘Very sad’

Cast colleague in the movie “Emilia Pérez”, Zoë Saldaña has spoken out about the controversy involving old posts by Karla Sofa Gasco. The American actress, who competes for the Oscar 2025 for best supporting actress for the feature, said she did not agree with Spanish statements.

Zooo talked about it during a press conference in London. “It makes me very sad, because I don’t support this kind of speech and I have no tolerance for any negative rhetoric against people of any group,” he said, commenting on the posts in which Karla attacked Islam, George Floyd and the policies themselves Oscar diversity, among other issues. The publications were made in the X (former Twitter) and rescued by followers.

She continued: “I can only attest to the experience I had with each individual who was part, which is part of this movie. My interactions with them have always been about inclusion, collaboration and racial, cultural and gender equity. And that simply sadden me” , lamented.

Karla even apologized public. “I’m sorry for the pain I caused.”

Zoë classified the episode involving Karla Sofia Gascon as a “setback”: “saddens me that we are having to face this setback now. But I’m glad you are all here and still support” Emilia “, because the message this movie brings is so Powerful, and the change it can generate to marginalized communities day after day, is important, “he said.

The actress concluded by stressing the importance of the film directed by the Frenchman Jacques Audiard: “We gathered to tell this story, we gathered for love, respect and curiosity, and we will continue to spread this message. This is all we can say now. Thank you.”