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Zoe Saldaña is speaking out about her Emilia Pérez co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, whose past offensive social media posts have resurfaced. In an interview for an upcoming episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, the 46-year-old star addressed the situation. “I’m sad. Time and time again, that’s the word because that is the sentiment that has been living in my chest since everything happened,” she explained. Keep reading to find out more… “I’m also disappointed. I can’t speak for other people’s actions. All I can attest to is my experience, and never in a million years did I ever believe that we would be here.” The movie has 13 Oscar nominations, making it the most nominated non-English language film in Academy Awards history. However, its fate at the ceremony is now uncertain amid all the backlash. Zoe did not comment on whether she’s spoken to Karla since the controversy began. “I feel like I’ve spoken enough about it,” she said, adding that she is still processing the situation. “It’s not just something we have to figure out immediately.” In a CNN Español interview, Karla stated that Zoe and fellow co-star Selena Gomez “support me 200%.” When asked about this, Zoe, taking a long blink, did not confirm that claim and referred back to a statement she previously made. “I do not support any negative rhetoric of racism and bigotry towards any group of people,” she reiterated. “That is what I want to stand for.” “I will always be a hopeful person,” she added. “I was not raised to have any negative judgment towards people of any group in any community. While being that person, I can still stand by a body of work that I can be proud of.” Director Jacques Audiard is speaking out and addressing the controversy surrounding his movie’s star as well.
