Zoe Saldaña Reacts to Offensive and Racist Tweets by Emilia Perez Co-Star: “It Just Saddens Me”

Zoe Saldaña Addresses Controversial Tweets from Emilia Perez Co-Star

In a recent public appearance in London, Zoe Saldaña, renowned for her role in Emilia Perez, articulated her thoughts regarding the offensive tweets made by her co-star, Karla Sofia Gascon. The remarks have sparked widespread conversation and controversy, prompting Saldaña to take a stance.

During a Q&A session, Saldaña conveyed that she is still coming to terms with the situation. She firmly stated her lack of tolerance for any forms of prejudice, underlining the emotional impact these comments have had on her.“It makes me really sad, ” she expressed, highlighting the disheartening nature of the incident. Below is her complete statement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter:

I’m still processing everything that has transpired in the last couple of days, and I’m sad. It makes me really sad because I don’t support [it], and I don’t have any tolerance for any negative rhetoric towards people of any group. I can only attest to the experience that I had with each and every individual that was a part, that is a part, of this film, and my experience and my interactions with them was about inclusivity and collaboration and racial, cultural and gender equity. And it just saddens me.

It saddens me that we are having to face this setback right now. But I’m happy that you’re all here and that you’re all still showing up for Emilia because the message that this film has is so powerful and the change that it can bring forward to communities that are marginalized day in and day out is important. And all that I can attest is that all of us that came together to tell this story, we came together for love and for respect and curiosity, and we will continue to spread that message. That’s all we can say right now. Thank you.

The situation remains fluid as discussions continue within the industry and among fans. The ongoing dialogue emphasizes the importance of accountability, particularly in creative spaces that aim to promote inclusivity.

To stay updated on this developing story, refer to sources such as The Hollywood Reporter and Screen Rant.