Know Why Karla Sofia Gascon Was Removed By Netflix For Oscars Campaign & Posters

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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.

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