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Emilia Pérez’s Controversial Camino
A timeline of the criticism Emilia Pérez faces on its way to the Oscars, from representation to Selena Gomez’s accent.
October 2024: Karla Sofía Gascón tells Rolling Stone that it was a “difficult job” mastering the Mexican accent, especially in France, where she doesn’t have the added gift of immersion. Yes, they had dialogue coaches, but I was offended that such a story was portrayed in a way that felt so inauthentic.” Prieto mentions one specific detail that rubbed him the wrong way: “You would never have a jail sign that read ‘Cárcel,’ it would be ‘Penitenciaria.’” December 5, 2024: Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez calls Selena Gomez’s accent in the film “indefensible” on the Hablando de Cine Con podcast.
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