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Is Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón attending the Oscars amid tweet scandal?

Is Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón attending the Oscars amid tweet scandal?
Source: The Independent
Published: Feb, 24 2025 22:12

Oscar-nominated Spanish actor was effectively dropped from Netflix’s awards campaign after her online history emerged last month. The Independent has contacted Netflix for comment. According to Variety, Gascón also has plans to attend the February 28 César Awards in Paris.

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