'Sometimes white women are good': After Sofia Gasc車n's failed Oscar bid, Netflix accused of snubbing His Three Daughters and Maria
Netflix is facing backlash for prioritizing Emilia P谷rez over His Three Daughters and Maria, with critics saying the streamer snubbed deserving films. This comes after Netflix seemingly distanced itself from Emilia P谷rez star Karla Sof赤a Gasc車n amid her ongoing controversy over her now-viral past social media posts.
Despite scripting history with her Oscar nomination, Emilia P谷rez star Karla Sof赤a Gasc車n has become a highly controversial figure for her past social media posts that contained offensive views seen as Islamophobic and racist. Following social media scrutiny against the Spanish actress, Netflix is now trying to distance itself from her to protect the film's Oscar chances.
The backlash against Gasc車n has sparked a wider debate among fans, who are now criticizing Netflix for heavily investing in the promotional campaign for Emilia P谷rez despite its own controversies. Social media users are questioning why the streamer didn't diversify its support across other notable films, such as His Three Daughters and Maria, which deserved equal attention, if not more.
Netflix distances itself from Karla Sofia Gasc車n's Oscars campaign
Karla Sof赤a Gasc車n's Oscars campaign has hit a major roadblock. The actress was set to attend some of the biggest entertainment industry events in Los Angeles, including the AFI Awards luncheon, Critics Choice Awards, and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, but now reports suggest that she might give the events a miss in the wake of her ongoing controversy.
The reports come after Netflix's alleged decision to distance itself from the Emilia P谷rez star's Oscars campaign. Gasc車n, who made history as the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, has penned a lengthy statement in her defense, but the damage caused by her now-viral social media posts is beyond repair.
Netizens rally around His Three Daughters and Maria
After the Karla Sof赤a Gasc車n controversy, netizens are now rallying around other notable Netflix films, specifically His Three Daughters and Maria. Fans have taken to X to express their support for these films, which they believe were overlooked in the midst of the Emilia P谷rez hype.
One X user, who went by the handle wandasattorney, shared a post on X that read, "It's SO funny to me that Netflix could've avoided this entire Emilia Perez controversy by campaigning either of these actually good films."
It's SO funny to me that Netflix could've avoided this entire Emilia Perez controversy by campaigning either of these actually good films ??? pic.twitter.com/0WrmNL5ea7
〞 ? (@wandasattorney) January 31, 2025
The post, shared on February 1, has now gone viral, with many film enthusiasts sharing their opinions.
One user wrote, "Just beyond me, His Three Daughters didn't enter the conversation; awards are fickle, etc. I know, but what are we doing here?"
just beyond me His Three Daughters didn't enter the conversation, awards are fickle etc I know but what are we doing here https://t.co/fDuk2q8Nhh
〞 Sean (@iamnotinkansas) February 1, 2025
Another netizen added, "Sometimes white women are good."
Sometimes white women are good! https://t.co/QuHAaReKdx
〞 Gale Weathers, author of the Woodsboro Murders (@Yo_its_Kaelyn) February 1, 2025
A third commented, "Blame Cannes jurors and their program panel. They refused to include Mike Leigh's Hard Truth, and then the jurors awarded a trash film. If Leigh's film had been in the lineup, MJB probably would have won Cannes Best Actress, and we would've avoided this disaster."
Blame Cannes jurors and their program panel. They refused to include Mike Leigh's Hard Truth then the jurors awarded a trash film. If Leigh's film was in the line up, MJB probably would won Cannes Best Actress and we would've avoided this disaster. https://t.co/mCsTcr7rpV
〞 Hong Cha Young ?? (@suitechicamr) February 2, 2025
"His Three Daughters was watching greatness in a casual setting; the actresses brought it. Such a beautiful story too," penned another user.
His Three Daughters was watching greatness in a casual setting, the actresses brought it. Such a beautiful story too https://t.co/M0K3GNp2xJ
〞 Fadil - Luna Lovegood (@bamienotcole) February 1, 2025
"I don't know what the controversy is, nor have I seen the film. But His Three Daughters is a very good film and very accessible too. Watch it; you'll have a good time," wrote one user.
Idk what the controversy is nor have I seen the film. But His Three Daughters is a very good film and very accessible too. Watch it, you'll have a good time. https://t.co/GinV9oH9Ir
〞 Suryakrit Singh (@suryakrit) February 1, 2025
About His Three Daughters
When their ailing father brings them together in New York City, three estranged sisters, played by Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon, and Elizabeth Olsen, must navigate their complicated past and confront long-simmering tensions, leading to a journey of healing, laughter, and tears as they work to rebuild their fractured family bonds.
A brief summary of Maria
Starring Angelina Jolie in the leading role, the biographical drama follows the life of legendary opera singer Maria Callas, who seeks refuge in Paris in the 1970s, escaping the glamour and turmoil of her public life, and embarking on a journey of self-discovery and introspection.
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