Karla Sofía Gascón Accuses Fernanda Torres' Team of Speaking Badly Amid Oscar Controversy

Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Oscar-nominated film 'Emilia Pérez,' faced backlash after suggesting that individuals associated with fellow nominee Fernanda Torres were disparaging her work. In a subsequent statement, Gascón clarified her comments, emphasizing that she was referring to the 'toxicity and violent hate speech' she experiences online, and expressed admiration for Torres, calling her a 'wonderful ally.' Despite concerns about potential violations of Academy campaign rules, sources indicate that Gascón's remarks do not constitute a breach, as she did not directly disparage Torres. The controversy comes as both actresses are nominated for Best Actress, with Torres recently winning a Golden Globe for her role in 'I’m Still Here.' Torres responded to the situation by promoting kindness and support for Gascón, urging fans to refrain from hate. The Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2, intensifying the spotlight on this narrative of competition and camaraderie in the film industry.