‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofia Gascón makes Oscars history as first out trans woman nominated for acting
Karla Sofía Gascón has made Oscars history as the first out transgender woman to be nominated in an acting category.
Karla Sofía Gascón Makes Oscar History as First Openly Trans Actress to Be Nominated
The “Emilia Pérez” star isn’t the first trans Oscar nominee. Anohni was up for best song, and Elliot Page was a contender before coming out publicly as trans.
Karla Sofía Gascón makes history with ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar nomination
Karla Sofía Gascón was nominated for best actress for her performance in the Netflix musical/crime drama about a drug lord seeking gender reassignment surgery. As trans rights have become a highly politicized issue in the US,
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes First Openly Trans Actor Nominated for an Oscar
Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón has become the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Karla Sofía Gascón Of 'Emilia Pérez' Makes Oscars History As First Openly Trans Best Actress Nominee
News of the Spanish star's nomination comes as the second Trump administration is trying to dismantle trans rights.
Karla Sofía Gascón becomes first out trans actress nominated for Academy Award
Karla Sofía Gascón has been nominated for an Oscar for her role in the Netflix musical "Emilia Pérez," making her the first out trans actress to be nominated
Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination
The Spanish actress portrays the titular character in Emilia Pérez, a polarizing musical that focuses on the life of a transgender drug lord in Mexico.
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Oscars 2025: See the full list of Academy Awards nominees
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