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Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard weighs in on Karla Sofía Gascón controversy

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Newest development Feb 7, 2025 · 3 reportsKarla Sofía Gascón Responds To ‘Emilia Pérez’ Director & Offers “Silence” During Oscars Race: “Let The Work Talk For Itself”

Jacques Audiard, the writer and director of Emilia Pérez, made his first comments in the aftermath of the controversy surrounding Karla Sofía Gascón.

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    Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard weighs in on Karla Sofía Gascón controversy

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    Karla Sofía Gascón Responds To ‘Emilia Pérez’ Director & Offers “Silence” During Oscars Race: “Let The Work Talk For Itself”

    Headline from Deadline ·

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9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Latin Times

    'Emilia Pérez' Director Condemns Karla Sofía Gascón: 'I Haven't Spoken To Her And I Don't Want To' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    French director Jacques Audiard called Gascón's comments "inexcusable" but stood by the work he and others put into the film.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Jacques Audiard Reveals He Has Not Spoken to Karla Sofía Gascón: “I Don’t Want To” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard severed ties with Karla Sofia Gascón amid controversy over her past tweets, affecting their Oscar campaign.

  3. Deadline

    Why Is Netflix Staying Silent On Karla Sofía Gascón? (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Five days after Karla Sofía Gascón’s racially insensitive social media history was exposed, Netflix has yet to comment about the 'Emilia Pérez' star.

  4. Digital Trends

    Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard weighs in on Karla Sofía Gascón controversy (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Jacques Audiard, the writer and director of Emilia Pérez, made his first comments in the aftermath of the controversy surrounding Karla Sofía Gascón.

  5. New York Post

    ‘Emilia Pérez’ director slams Karla Sofía Gascón over ‘hateful’ tweets: ‘I don’t want to’ speak to her (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "Emilia Pérez" director Jacques Audiard is addressing Karla Sofía Gascón's shocking controversy — and he's not happy.

  6. Entertainment Weekly

    'Emilia Pérez' director doesn't want to talk to 'self-destructive' Karla Sofía Gascón (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'Emilia Pérez' director Jacques Audiard doesn't want to talk to 'self-destructive' star Karla Sofía Gascón amid controversy over resurfaced social media posts: 'She's harming people.'

  7. Deadline

    Karla Sofía Gascón Responds To ‘Emilia Pérez’ Director & Offers “Silence” During Oscars Race: “Let The Work Talk For Itself” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    As Karla Sofía Gascón faces continued backlash for past comments, the 'Emilia Pérez' actress is stepping back from the spotlight.

  8. Variety

    Karla Sofía Gascón Hopes Her ‘Silence’ Will Help ‘Emilia Pérez’ Be ‘Appreciated for What It Is’ in New Apology After Director Called Her ‘Self-Destructive’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    In a new apology, Karla Sofía Gascón says her wishes her "silence" will help 'Emilia Pérez' get recognized after director Jacques Audiard called her "self-destructive."

  9. Rolling Stone

    Karla Sofía Gascón Apologizes, Vows to Stay Silent for Sake of 'Emilia Pérez' Cast (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Karla Sofia Gascón, who stars in 'Emilia Pérez,' apologized after her past offensive posts about Muslims and the killing of George Floyd resurfaced.

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