"Emilia Pérez" actress Karla Sofía Gascón reflected on her own mental health struggles after facing backlash for past controversial social media posts.

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón—who made history as the first openly trans woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress—said she “contemplated the unthinkable” after a rocky awards season in which previous controversial posts she had made on social media came to light.

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has revealed she "contemplated the unthinkable" during a controversy-hit awards season. Jacques Audiard's madcap Mexican cartel musical looked set to bag a host of Oscars after it scored 13 nominations,

Karla Sofía Gascón recently faced backlash for comments made on Twitter, now X, where she shared opinions on topics like Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity in the entertainment industry. These posts caused a public uproar,

Karla Sofía Gascón has opened up about the impact of recent backlash on her mental health. The 52 year old actress, famed for her role in Emilia Pérez, released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter discussing the repercussions of old social media posts that have resurfaced and caused a stir.

Karla Sofía Gascón has spoken candidly about the emotional upheaval caused by recent controversies, saying it was "so overwhelming."

Gascón said she understands “that I must be and do better, and correct my past faults, without engaging in more darkness”