Ari Gascón, the first openly transgender actress nominated for an acting Oscar, is facing criticism and calls to withdraw her nomination due to resurfaced tweets containing offensive and discriminatory language. Gascón denies posting the tweets, which have been widely condemned. She has deactivated her X account and issued apologies while maintaining her innocence.
“I cannot step down from an Oscar nomination because I have not committed any crime, nor have I harmed anyone,” Gascón, who is currently nominated for Best Actress, said. “I am neither racist nor anything that all these people have tried to make others believe I am.
”Gascón, who made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for an acting Oscar, added that she didn’t “recognize” some of the tweets that were first reshared by“It’s not mine, of course, I have never said anything about my colleague, I would never refer to her that way,” Gascón said. “I have been judged, condemned, sacrificed, crucified, and stoned without a trial and without the option to defend myself.”, in Spanish, a “scammer drug addict,” shared anti–Black Lives Matter sentiments, and criticized Muslim culture. Gascón has since deactivated her X account and continues to apologize for the tweets — while also denying she ever posted them. “As a member of a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well and deeply regret having caused pain,” she continued. “All my life, I have fought for a better world. I believe that light will always triumph over darkness.”Grammys 2025: All the Looks From the Red CarpetGrammys 2025: All the Looks From the Red CarpetChappell Roan’s Grammy Speech Was Pro-Labor She took home the Best New Artist award — and then demanded livable wages in a room full of industry execs.Jupiter retrograde ends, just as Venus enters bold Aries. It’s time to voice your desires, and, with luck on your side, finally pursue them.The Grad Student Hooking Up With a Stranger on a Ski TripConfused about Violet’s second signet, Xaden’s plan, and who turned venin? Here are answers to all your questions about Rebecca Yarros’s latest book.The model and actress is returning to Estée Lauder after a three-decade break. But this time, she wants to serve a bigger purpose.Did RFK Jr. Really Pop a Zyn During His Confirmation Hearing?New York
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