Emilia Perez star Karla Sofía Gascón says Fernanda Torres' supporters are "attempting to discredit" her on social media.
The Brazilian actor claimed that at the time of the 2008 sketch, her home country had yet to become aware of the "racist history and symbolism of blackface."
The role of a mother who rebuilds her life after her husband goes missing during Brazil's military regime in the 1970s, portrayed in "I'm Still Here," earned actor Fernanda Torres her first Academy Awards nomination.
Fernanda Torres' appearance at W’s Best Performances Party 2025 has left her fans abuzz with admiration. The Brazilian actress captivated fans and critics with her look for the event.
Karla Sofía Gascón has recently addressed comments she made about her fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres.In a statement to Variety, Karla rejected violating Oscars’ code
Karla Sofía Gascón took back claim that Fernanda Torres' team spoke 'badly' about her. A source says she did not violate any Oscars rules.
I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee & Golden Globe Winner Fernanda Torres Apologizes For Blackface Turn In 17-Year-Old Resurfaced TV Comedy Sketch
It’s very clear now in our country and everywhere that blackface is never acceptable,” she said in a statement.
Read the article to find out what Karla Sofía Gascón has to say about the rumors that she may have broken Oscar's rule after her previous comments regarding Fernanda Torres.
In Walter Salles’s Oscar-nominated film, Fernanda Torres plays a woman whose family is torn apart by Brazil’s military dictatorship.
Oscar-nominated I'm Still Here actress Fernanda Torres has issued an apology statement for wearing blackface in a resurfaced video from 17 years ago.