- Karla Sofia Gascon responded to backlash over past social media posts.
- She also criticized Selena Gomez in one of the posts.
- She addressed her X post, where she called Gomez a “rich rat.”
Actress Karla Sofia Gascon has responded to backlash over past social media posts, including one where she criticized her Emilia Perez co-star Selena Gomez.
In an Instagram post on February 1, Gascon acknowledged the controversy, offering an apology for remarks that have been labeled Islamophobic, anti-Black, and offensive.
Reflecting on her personal growth, the 52-year-old actress insisted her words were misunderstood. “I have many things to learn in this world, the forms [in which I learn] are my biggest defect,” she admitted. Gascon, who follows Nichiren Buddhism, credited her faith for guiding her toward self-improvement. “Although I have not committed any crimes, I was not perfect either, I am not even perfect now,” she wrote.
Addressing her resurfaced 2022 X post, where she called Gomez a “rich rat”, Gascon claimed her comments were taken out of context. “They have created posts as if it were me insulting even my colleagues,” she said, defending her words as misinterpreted jokes.
Gascon denied allegations of racism, emphasizing, “Anyone who knows me knows that I am not racist.” She reiterated her commitment to equality and social justice, stating, “I have always fought for a more just society and a world of freedom, peace, and love.”
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