Hagi, who’s been accused of launching a smear campaign on behalf of another studio, responded with this: “Absolutely not. I’m not a studio plant. I’m just a person. The idea that a studio would pick me, someone who doesn’t even have TikTok, is hilarious. This was a total fluke.”
Hagi also thinks Gascon’s nomination should be revoked. “The same way they’re calling her film “important” or whatever vague terms are used. It’s just as important to show this is an example of what shouldn’t fly on a global stage. What message is that sending? Are you going to tout a movie around as being “important” and “historical” and then have the star of it say the vilest and racist things? This isn’t controversial; it’s blatant racism. You can’t have it both ways. You can’t have your “representation pick” show how progressive an institution is and then have no consequences for a person who is the opposite of that,” she said.
Sarah Hagi, the journalist that uncovered Karla Sofía Gascón’s offensive posting history, explains why she wanted the “Emilia Pérez” star’s tweets to “gain traction.”
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— Variety (@Variety) February 1, 2025
