Zoe Saldaña expressed sadness and disappointment over resurfaced social media posts from her 'The Banshees of Inisherin' co-star, Karla Sofía Gascón, that contained bigoted and offensive content. Saldaña emphasized her commitment to inclusivity and collaboration on the film set, stating that her experience was marked by respect and equity. She acknowledged the setback caused by the controversy but reiterated the film's powerful message and potential for positive change.
“I don’t have any tolerance for any negative rhetoric towards people of any group,” said Saldaña about Gascón’s resurfaced social media postsJack Smart is the Movies Staff Writer at PEOPLE. With 10 years of experience as an entertainment journalist, he previously worked at The A.V. Club and Backstage.
“It makes me really sad because I don’t support , and I don’t have any tolerance for any negative rhetoric towards people of any group,” she continued. “I can only attest to the experience that I had with each and every individual that was a part, that is a part, of this film, and my experience and my interactions with them was about inclusivity and collaboration and racial, cultural, and gender equity. And it just saddens me.
She concluded, “All that I can attest is that all of us that came together to tell this story, we came together for love and for respect and curiosity, and we will continue to spread that message. That’s all we can say right now. Thank you.”to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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