Is the tweet really by her?

This weekend, Carla Sofia Gascón was spotted on CNN en Español talking about a controversial tweet. She wants people to know she did not say that her "Emma Pérez" costar, Selena Gomez, was a "rich rat. " Those were not her words. Gascón stated clearly, "that tweet isn't mine. " She has never spoken badly about her coworker. She has never said anything nasty about Selena Gomez. Last week, people found some old posts on social media that Gascón had made about various topics. These included George Floyd, diversity in the Oscars, and Muslims. But she says the tweet about Selena Gomez was not real. This tweet claimed Gomez would never stop bothering her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber and his wife. Yes, newspapers like People wrote about the quote. However, Gascón claims it was a fake tweet. The day before, she had written a long response on Instagram about the controversy. She said her words were taken the wrong way, or people were lying about what she said. 24 hours later she wrote a whole new message on Saturday morning. It was her way of fighting fake news.

In her response, Gascón mentioned she is not a racist. She did say people in her life are not racist. She says she loves diversity and fights for a fair society, one with love and peace. She said any person close to her knows that. It's important to know people shouldn't judge others without knowing the whole story. Now, let's think about this: Fake news can cause a lot of trouble. It's important to make sure the information we share and believe is true. This is the only way to stop the spread of lies. Sharing information without verifying its authenticity can have serious consequences. These can include damaging someone’s reputation or causing unnecessary drama. In this case, Gascón's words were manipulated to create a false narrative. Social media platforms are powerful tools. However, they can also be dangerous if not used responsibly. It’s crucial to verify information before sharing it. This is how we can help stop the spread of misinformation and protect our online communities. As for Gascón, she will continue her fight for a better world, and a more just society.

Actions