Karla Sofía Gascón Absent from Oscar Nominees Dinner Amid Historic Nomination for 'Emilia Pérez'
2025-02-26
Yahoo News New Zealand
The Academy Awards' first openly transgender acting nominee, Karla Sofía Gascón, was noticeably absent from the Oscar nominees dinner at the Academy Museum on February 25. Gascón, 52, stars in the Mexico-set musical-thriller 'Emilia Pérez', which has garnered significant attention in the film industry. As a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community, Gascón's nomination has sparked excitement and conversation around diversity and representation in Hollywood. With the Oscars ceremony approaching, fans and supporters are eagerly awaiting Gascón's potential historic win, which could mark a major milestone for transgender actors in the entertainment industry, including Oscar nominees and Academy Awards winners.
