Karla Sofia Gascón, the Oscar-nominated transgender actress known for her role in 'Emilia Pérez,' has issued an apology for past social media posts that were deemed offensive and harmful. The resurfaced tweets, dating back to 2016, contained derogatory remarks about Muslims, their religion, and culture, as well as dismissive comments about George Floyd. Gascón expressed remorse for the pain caused by her words and reaffirmed her commitment to fighting for a better world.
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Read full article: Fugitive who escaped law enforcement custody at Bellville hospital used tool to pick lock on handcuffs FILE - Actress Karla Sofia Gascon interacts with fans at a red carpet event to promote the film"Emilia Perez," in Mexico City, Jan. 15, 2025 “As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain,” the actor said in a statement via Netflix, where her film can be streamed."All my life I have fought for a better world. I believe light will always triumph over darkness.
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