Fernanda Torres gives a complex, Oscar-nominated performance as Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva, whose search for her "disappeared" congressman-husband made headlines.

Between widespread criticism of the film itself and resurfaced tweets from its lead star, the Oscars front-runner has been marred by tons of controversy.

Emilia Perez star Karla Sofía Gascón says Fernanda Torres' supporters are "attempting to discredit" her on social media.

Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres issued an apology after a 2008 clip of her in blackface resurfaced ahead of the 97th Academy Awards.

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."

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.

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.

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

While EW has learned that Gascón's comments about Fernanda Torres do not go against Academy campaign guidelines, alleged resurfaced posts drew ire on X.As Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón caused a stir — and speculation that she'd broken campaign rules in the Oscars race — over recent quotes about digital campaign tactics related to fellow Best Actress nominee Fernanda Torres,

The Academy has informed Netflix that Karla Sofia Gascon's comments about Fernanda Torres do not violate Oscar campaign rules