Director Jacques Audiard surprised the audience at Sunday's 2025 BAFTA Awards by thanking his "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón less than two weeks after publicly raking her over the coals for her past racist remarks on social media. With the polarizing film winning the BAFTA for Film Not in the English Language, Variety reports Audiard concluded his acceptance speech with praise for the embattled actress -- and a kiss. "Above all, I would like to thank all the wonderful artists who brou...
Director Jacques Audiard surprised the audience at Sunday's 2025 BAFTA Awards by thanking his "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón less than two weeks after publicly raking her over the coals for her past racist remarks on social media. With the polarizing film winning the BAFTA for Film Not in the English Language, Variety reports Audiard concluded his acceptance speech with praise for the embattled actress -- and a kiss. "Above all, I would like to thank all the wonderful artists who brou...
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