Gascon has been under fire for her resurfaced racist and Islamophobic social media posts.

Im deeply proud of what we achieved together.

Long liveEmilia Perez!"

Jacques Audiard (L) accepts the Film Not in the English Language Award for ‘Emilia Perez’ on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 16, 2025 in London, England.; Karla Sofia Gascon poses for photo during a Press Conferece of ‘Emilia Perez’ film at Cinepolis Plaza Carso on January 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.; Zoe Saldana accepts the Supporting Actress Award for ‘Emilia Perez’ on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 16, 2025 in London, England

Jaques Audiard, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Zoe Saldaña.Credit:Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty; Medios y Media/Getty; Tristan Fewings/BAFTA/Getty

She thanks Gascon as well, while crediting several collaborators on the film.

“This was a creative challenge of a lifetime.

How do you begin to even approach a film that just defies categorization?

Jacques Audiard (L) accepts the Film Not in the English Language Award for ‘Emilia Perez’ on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 16, 2025 in London, England.

Jacques Audiard.Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty

You start by taking the lead with Jacques Audiard, Saldana said.

I want to thank my wonderful cast, Karla, Selena, Adriana….

Films are supposed to change hearts and challenge minds.

Zoe Saldana accepts the Supporting Actress Award for ‘Emilia Pérez’ on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards

Zoe Saldana accepts a BAFTA award on Feb. 16 for Best Supporting Actress.Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty

And I hope thatEmilia Perezdid something like this, kindly, because voices need to be heard.

“I have not committed any crime nor have I harmed anyone,” Gascon told CNN.

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Its as if you fall into a hole.

Because what Karla Sofia said is inexcusable.”

For her part, Gascon was quick to apologize in the wake of the backlash.

All my life I have fought for a better world.

I believe light will always triumph over darkness."

It received13 nominations at the upcoming Oscars, including Best Picture.