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‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Sues French Far-Right Politician Over Transphobic Comment After Cannes Best Actress Win
'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofía Gascón, who shared Cannes' best actress prize with her co-stars, has filed a complaint against a French politician.
“Emilia Pérez” breakout star Karla Sofía Gascón, who won the best actress prize at Cannes Film Festival alongside Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz, has filed a complaint against French far-right politician Marion Marechal alleging “sexist insult due to one’s gender identity.” Upon winning the joint best actress prize at Cannes, Gascón delivered a tearful speech and dedicated it to all trans people “who suffer and must keep faith that changing is possible.” She became the first transgender woman to be awarded best actress at the Cannes Film Festival. A Mexican redemption musical, “Emilia Pérez” stars Gascón as a feared drug cartel leader who seeks a gender-affirming surgery.
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