This is the awkward moment Karla Sofía Gascón's Lead Actress nomination announcement received a very muted applause at last night's BAFTA Film Awards in London.
At the 2025 BAFTAs, an awkward moment occurred as stars hesitated to clap for Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of "Emilia Pérez," who skipped the event due to controversy over her racist tweets. The Netflix film, a transgender cartel leader story, faced cancellation amid backlash. Despite this, director Jacques Audiard paid tribute to Gascón during his acceptance speech, acknowledging the controversy surrounding her absence and the film's achievements.
