The actress made history as the first out trans person to receive an acting Oscar nomination, though she courted scandal for past problematic social media posts.

"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón has set her first project after controversy erupted in January over her past offensive tweets. The Oscar nominee revealed that she will lead “The Life Lift,” a psychological thriller co-starring Vincent Gallo and directed by Italian first-timer Stefania Rossella Grassi.

Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón has landed her first film role since racist tweets came to light earlier this year.