Social media users promptly noticed Netflix’s seemingly intentional choice to minimize Karla Sofia Gascon’s visibility, in their promotional campaigns igniting discussions around representation and the politics of awards season.
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00:00Netflix has reportedly sidelined Carla Sophia Gaskin in its awards campaign for Emilia Perez
00:06just weeks before the 97th Academy Awards.
00:10The star made history as the first openly transgender actress to land a Best Actress
00:15nomination for her powerful performance as the film's lead character.
00:20But when it came to the streamer's For Your Consideration promotional campaigns, fans
00:24noticed something odd.
00:25Carla Sophia Gaskin was completely erased.
00:29Fans also noticed that the spotlight was primarily on Emilia Perez's Best Supporting
00:34Actress nominee, Zoe Saldana.
00:37Social media users quickly picked up on Netflix's apparent decision to downplay Carla's presence,
00:42sparking debate about representation and awards season politics.
00:46A user wrote,
00:47Carla Sophia Gaskin has been completely erased from the latest Oscars FYC ad for Emilia Perez.
00:53I wonder why?
00:55Another pointed out,
00:56New Netflix FYC poster for Emilia Perez without Carla on it?
01:01This decision of Netflix to drop Carla Sophia Gaskin from its Oscars promotional campaign
01:07comes amid backlash over her past tweets.
01:10Over the last five years, her remarks on George Floyd, Islam and diversity at the Oscars have
01:15sparked widespread criticism.
01:17This controversy has now taken centre stage, casting a shadow over her awards season journey.