Karla Sofia Gascon Apologizes for Offensive Social Media Posts

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Karla Sofia Gascon, the Oscar-nominated star of the Netflix musical 'Emilia Perez', has apologized for old social media posts that denigrated Islam and made offensive comments about George Floyd. The posts, which have since been deleted, resurfaced this week and sparked backlash online. In a statement, Gascon expressed her deep regret and apologized for causing pain to those she offended. Despite the controversy, 'Emilia Perez' remains one of the most nominated films in the upcoming Academy Awards, with 13 nominations including best actress, supporting actress, and best picture.

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