Jacques Audiard Addresses Controversy Surrounding Emilia Pérez Star

Director Jacques Audiard has revealed that he has not communicated with the film’s title character, Karla Sofia Gascón, following her controversial tweets. He expressed his confusion, stating, “I just don’t understand why she’s continuing to harm us.”

Severed Ties Amid Growing Controversy

In an interview with Deadline Hollywood, Audiard confirmed that he has cut ties with the Oscar Best Actress nominee due to a rising controversy surrounding her offensive historical social media posts and comments on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Refusal to Engage

“I haven’t spoken to her, and I don’t want to,” Audiard asserted. Gascón, whose chances for an Oscar nomination and the overall awards season campaign for Emilia Pérez seem to be in turmoil this week, has continued her media appearances, including a tearful, hour-long interview with CNN en Español. Despite the backlash, she has not withdrawn from Oscar contention.

A Self-Destructive Path

Audiard expressed concern over Gascón’s actions, stating, “She is in a self-destructive approach that I can’t interfere in, and I really don’t understand why she’s continuing. Why is she harming herself? Why? I don’t understand it, and what I don’t understand about this too is why she’s harming people who were very close to her.”

Oscar Nominations and Industry Impact

The Netflix film has garnered an impressive 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Actress (Gascón), Best Director (Audiard), Best Supporting Actress (Zoe Saldaña), and Best Picture. It also earned France a nomination for Best International Feature Film, making Emilia Pérez the most nominated non-English language film at the Oscars.

Impact on the Team

Audiard reflected on the broader implications, stating, “I’m thinking about how she’s hurting the crew and all these people who worked so incredibly hard on this film. I’m thinking of myself, I’m thinking of Zoe [Saldaña] and Selena [Gomez].”

Need for Reflection

The turmoil surrounding the Academy Awards campaign for Emilia Pérez, led by Netflix, follows Gascón’s historic nomination as the first openly transgender performer in an acting category. Audiard emphasized, “I’m not getting in touch with her because right now she needs space to reflect and take accountability for her actions.”

Declined Interview Requests

Gascón has turned down multiple requests for further interviews from The Hollywood Reporter.

Persons

Emilia Pérez, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez

Company Names

Netflix

Titles

Emilia Pérez

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