Karla Sofia Gascon is at the center of controversy again after an old social media post resurfaced in which she allegedly insulted her costar, Selena Gomez. In a since-deleted 2022 tweet, Gascon reportedly dissed Gomez.
While Karla has been constantly trying to make amends with her past and releasing public apologies, the resurfacing of the tweets didn’t do her any good. Now, fans are questioning her intentions and the genuineness of her apologies.
Karla Sofia Gascon Called Out Selena Gomez For Not Leaving Justin Bieber And Hailey Bieber Alone
In the tweet, Karla Sofia Gascon called Gomez a “rich rat” while discussing the singer’s rumored feud with Hailey Bieber. The backlash against Gascon intensified as this revelation came just days after she apologized for past posts deemed racist and xenophobic.
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As her comments gain more attention the ‘Emilia Perez’ cast members, including Zoe Saldana, have spoken out. Gascon’s old tweet reportedly quoted a post from the Mexican outlet Reforma. The tweet featured a picture of Gomez and Hailey Bieber posing together.
The moment was widely perceived as a public attempt to put rumors of their long-standing feud to rest. However, Gascon’s tweet, reportedly written in Spanish, dismissed Gomez. “She’s a rich rat who plays the poor b******* whenever she can and will never stop bothering her ex-boyfriend and his wife,” she wrote, seemingly referring to Justin Bieber and Hailey.
The tweet was deleted, and Gascon’s account has since been deactivated. Moreover, the controversy doesn’t end there. Gascon had already been facing scrutiny after her past social media posts, which included offensive comments about Muslim culture, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars, came to light.
She issued an apology through PEOPLE, acknowledging the pain her words had caused. “I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt,” she said. “As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain.”
Karla Sofia Gascon’s Co-Star Zoe Saldana Speaks Her Mind On The Controversy
As the backlash against Karla Sofia Gascon continues to mount, her ‘Emilia Perez’ co-star Zoe Saldana has stepped in to share her perspective. Speaking at a recent Q&A event in London, Saldana made it clear that she does not condone any form of discrimination.
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“It makes me really sad. I don’t support and I don’t have any tolerance for any negative rhetoric towards people,” she told THR. The actress also emphasized the collaborative and inclusive environment that she experienced while working on the film.
She acknowledged the weight of the controversy. “It saddens me that we are having to face this setback right now … All that I can attest is that all of us that came together to tell this story. We came together for love and for respect and curiosity, and we will continue to spread that message.” Gascón was also expected to attend the Q&A but reportedly did not appear.
