Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon to skip SAG Awards but won't miss Oscars amid tweet scandal Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By SHARON MAI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 07:41, 21 February 2025 | Updated: 07:41, 21 February 2025 e-mail View comments Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón will be skipping the upcoming SAG Awards amid her tweet scandal.

Due to the ongoing controversy and public outrage, the 52-year-old actress will not be flying to Los Angeles for the ceremony as she continues to miss a string of awards shows. However, Gascon — who is nominated for an Oscar in the best actress category — will be attending the Academy Awards on March 2, friends of the actress told Page Six on Thursday. The Spanish star has been embroiled in social media controversy after her racist and anti-Muslim tweets resurfaced and went viral.

Amid the scandal, she has already missed the Critics Choice Awards , PGA Awards, the Goya Awards and the BAFTAs in spite of her many best actress nominations for her work in the Netflix film. Gascon was the first transgender actress to be nominated for a BAFTA Film Award. Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón will be skipping the upcoming SAG Awards amid her tweet scandal; pictured January at the Golden Globe Awards She also missed her co-star Zoe Saldana's expletive-ridden acceptance speech after winning the award for Best Supporting Actress at the BAFTAs.

Additionally, she was not present to see her Emilia Perez's direct.