Selena Gomez tackles racist controversy involving co-star Cara Sofia Gascon, Oscar nominated co-star in recent weeks, and replies about her involvement in the production. “I haven’t done it.”
Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday night, Gomez was asked by moderators how he was doing, given the mixed chaos surrounding Emilia Perez’s Splattering Academy Awards campaign. “I’m really good,” replied Gomez. “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I have chosen to be proud of what I have done. I just live with gratitude and no regrets.”
Gomez added, emphasizing, “And I’d do this film again and again if I could.”
Her reply brought applause from the crowd.
Selena Gomez shares how she’s feeling following the backlash to #EmiliaPerez star Karla Sofia Gascon at #SBIFF2025 pic.twitter.com/GrjVMAQKTI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 10, 2025
Gascon, who plays the honorable Emilia Perez in the Netflix film, is under the microscope after years of offensive social media posts that include racially charged comments about black people, immigration and Islam, in late January It has resurfaced.
After the controversy broke, Gascon, the first openly trans performer to be named Oscar in the acting category, has been in response to accusations of racism and xenophobia, including an hour-long interview with CNN en Español He repeatedly apologised and tried to defend him.
Gomez’s co-star Zoe Saldanya is keeping her distance from Gascon’s comments. “I don’t support (it) so it makes me really sad. And I have no tolerance for negative rhetoric for any group of people,” Saldanya told a London Q&A. .
Last week, Emilia Perez’s director, Jack Audido, revealed that he had cut off his relationship with Gascon. After Odide’s entry, Gascon said he would retreat from talking about the film.
“Following the interview with Jacques, I have a beautiful adventure that we all had together for the film, for Jack, for the cast, for the incredible crew worthy of it. I decided to let my work speak for myself and hope for me silence, to thank the film for what it is, to be a beautiful ode to love and difference “It makes it possible,” Gascon wrote on Instagram. “I sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt along the way.”
