After Gascón's comment went viral, a source tells Rolling Stone that the Academy found no violation with the Emilia Pérez star's statement since "nothing disparaging" was said about Torres
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."
I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee & Golden Globe Winner Fernanda Torres Apologizes For Blackface Turn In 17-Year-Old Resurfaced TV Comedy Sketch
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.
It’s very clear now in our country and everywhere that blackface is never acceptable,” she said in a statement.
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
Best Actress Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has apologized for appearing in blackface as part of a comedy sketch on Brazilian television in 2008. “Almost 20 years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show,
Fernanda Torres ‘ mom must be so proud. On Thursday, the star of Walter Salles ‘ period drama I’m Still Here, repeated her mother Fernanda Montenegro’s historic achievement from 1999 (for Central Station) becoming only the second Brazilian to be nominated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the best actress category.
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has sparked outrage on social media over a series of resurfaced posts from her X account expressing controversial views about Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Oscars.
Karla Sofía Gascón releases apology for inflammatory remarks disparaging Muslims, Oscars, and more, but never says, 'I am sorry.'
Karla Sofía Gascón apologized on Thursday for the controversial tweets fans found on her social media accounts that same morning. "I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt,