Oscars 2025: The 'Emilia Pérez' controversy explained
With the 2025 Oscars now in the rearview mirror, let's take a look at the controversies surrounding "Emilia Pérez." The film follows the story of Gascón's titular character, Emilia Pérez, a Mexican drug cartel leader who fakes her death with the help of a lawyer (Saldaña) and undergoes gender-affirming surgery.
Emilia Perez is a Spanish musical about a trans Mexican drug lord who has a social justice awakening.
"For me, the heart of this movie was not Mexico," Saldaña told the Oscars press room after her Best Actress win.
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Zoe Saldaña defended Emilia Pérez ‘s depiction of Mexico, while also apologizing for those who felt hurt.
Zoe Saldaña weighed in on the "Emilia Perez" controversy on Hollywood's biggest night. Shortly after accepting the best supporting actress Oscar for her work in the film, Saldaña was whisked away to ...
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