"Emilia Pérez" has faced controversy and criticism for various reasons. Among the most prominent is its portrayal of Mexico. The movie’s director, Jacques Audiard, is French, and none of its three lead cast members are of Mexican descent. Only one member of the core cast, Adriana Paz, is from Mexico.

Karla Sofía Gascón sparked controversy over old social media posts about Islam, George Floyd and the Oscars.

Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set melodrama.

In “Emilia Pérez,” Gascón plays Juan “Manitas” Del Monte, a vicious cartel kingpin who dreams of living openly as a woman. Gascón then portrays the gang leader as she t

Dominican-American actress Zoe Saldaña has spoken out about the controversy surrounding resurfaced social media publications from her 'Emilia Pérez' co-star Karla Sofía Gascón. The offensive publications targeted Muslims,