Zoe Saldaña Weighs In On Co-Star's Controversial Past

Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in Avatar and Emmy-winning performance in Emilia Perez, recently spoke out about the recent controversy surrounding her co-star Karla Sofia Gascón. Gascón, who is a part of Emilia Perez, has been in the spotlight for old tweets that were racist, Islamophobic and homophobic. Saldaña, who was in London for the awards campaigning, did not directly mention Gascón or her controversial posts. Instead, she spoke about the experience of working on Emilia Perez. She talked about how the film was about inclusivity, collaboration, and equity. She said she was saddened by the recent controversy and how it was affecting the film's message. She did not directly mention Gascón or the controversial posts. Instead, she spoke about the experience of working on Emilia Perez. She talked about how the film was about inclusivity, collaboration, and equity. She said she was saddened by the recent controversy and how it was affecting the film's message. The film Emilia Perez, explores the story of Emilia Pérez, a young Puerto Rican woman who is a victim of domestic violence. The film is about her journey to healing and empowerment. The film is about the power of community and the importance of standing up for what is right. The film is about the power of community and the importance of standing up for what is right. The controversy surrounding Gascón's tweets has been a setback for the film. But Saldaña said she was grateful for the support of the audience. She said the film's message is important and can bring change to marginalized communities. Gascón has since deleted her X account and issued a second apology. She said she was "deeply sorry" for her old posts. She said she was fighting for a better world and believed that light will always triumph over darkness. Gascón's tweets included extreme and racist views on Muslims, diversity at the Oscars, the LGBTQ+ movement, and the death of George Floyd. She referred to gay people as "faggots" and lamented the rhetoric of some in the LGBTQ+ movement. She also took aim at Muslims' dress, language and culture in her native Spain and suggested Islam should be banned. She called for the Moroccan Spanish community to be expelled en masse. She said this was not racism, but a threat to freedom and coherence of the individual. Gascón's tweets have caused a lot of pain and hurt. But Saldaña said she was grateful for the support of the audience. She said the film's message is important and can bring change to marginalized communities. She said she was saddened by the recent controversy and how it was affecting the film's message. Saldaña's statement was a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right. She said she was saddened by the recent controversy and how it was affecting the film's message. She said she was grateful for the support of the audience. She said the film's message is important and can bring change to marginalized communities.

Zoe Saldaña Weighs In On Co-Star's Controversial Past

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