The American actress Zoe Saldaña He has broken his silence about the controversial Islamophobic, homophobic and racist tweets of the Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascónyour cast partner in Emilia Pérez.
“I’m still processing Everything that has happened in recent days and I am sad, “said Saldaña, nominated for Best Actress of Distributed by Emilia Pérezduring a question and answer session of the film in London on Friday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The star of Avatarwho did not mention Gascón or the controversial publications, sat next to the director of Emilia PérezJacques Audiard, while Gascón, who was originally going to attend, He was absentthe media reported.
Saldaña continued: “It makes me very sad because I don’t support and I do not tolerate any negative rhetoric towards people from any group. “
“I can only attest to the experience I had with each of the people who were part of this movie, and My experience and my interactions with them focused on inclusioncollaboration and racial, cultural and gender equity. And that saddens me, “said the actress, of Puerto Rican and Dominican origin
He also expressed his disappointment For the “setback” that the film faces, But he thanked fans for continuing to “present” for the project. “Because the message that this film has is so powerful and the change that can generate in the communities that are marginalized day after day is important,” the actress continued.
“And all I can attest is that all of us who meet to tell this story, We meet for love, out of respect and for curiosityand we will continue to spread that message. That is all we can say for now. Thanks, “he concluded.
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