The director of the Oscar-nominated film 'The Director Of'Emilia Pérez',' Jacques Audiard, has distanced himself from the film's star, Karla Sofía Gascón, following the resurfacing of her offensive tweets. Audiard expressed his disappointment and hurt over Gascón's words, stating that they have damaged the trust built on set. He believes Gascón needs space to reflect and take accountability for her actions.
The director of the critically acclaimed film 'The Director Of'Emilia Pérez',' Jacques Audiard, has expressed his disappointment and hurt over the recent resurfacing of offensive tweets made by the film's star, Karla Sofía Gascón. Gascón, who made history as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, has faced widespread criticism for her hateful and discriminatory remarks.
Audiard, in a recent interview, stated that the film's exceptional on-set atmosphere, built on trust, was severely damaged by Gascón's words. He revealed that he has not spoken to Gascón and has no intention of doing so, believing she is on a self-destructive path that he cannot interfere with. Audiard expressed confusion and concern over Gascón's continued actions, questioning why she would harm herself and others, including the film's crew who worked tirelessly on the project. He acknowledged that Gascón's offensive tweets have caused pain and damage, not only to him personally but also to the collective effort put into the film. Audiard firmly stated that he believes Gascón needs space to reflect and take accountability for her actions. He also criticized Gascón's attempts at apologizing, deeming them insincere and lacking genuine remorse. He felt her portrayal of herself as a victim was surprising and suggested a lack of understanding about the impact of her words. Despite the controversy surrounding Gascón, the film 'The Director Of'Emilia Pérez',' continues to receive critical acclaim, holding 13 Oscar nominations, 11 BAFTA nominations, 10 Critics' Choice Awards nominations, and four Golden Globe wins
EMILIA PEREZ KARLA SOFIA GASCON OSCAR NOMINATIONS OFFENSIVE TWEETS DIRECTOR JACQUES AUDIARD
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