Selena Gomez Defends Emilia Pérez Amid Co-Star Controversy

Selena Gomez addressed the controversy surrounding her co-star Karla Sofía Gascón at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, expressing pride in her work on the Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez despite the backlash over Gascón's past offensive social media posts. Gomez stated, 'I’m really good' and emphasized her gratitude for the film, asserting that she would do it again without hesitation. The controversy, ignited by Gascón's resurfaced comments on various sensitive issues, has led to distancing between Netflix and Gascón, as well as criticism from the film's director, Jacques Audiard, who described her tweets as 'inexcusable.' He expressed that he does not intend to engage with Gascón during this period of self-reflection. In a recent interview, Gascón defended herself against accusations of racism while acknowledging the impact of her past actions. Fellow co-star Zoe Saldana also expressed disappointment over Gascón's remarks, showcasing the broader fallout of the controversy within the film's cast.