The “Emilia Pérez” star isn’t the first trans Oscar nominee. Anohni was up for best song, and Elliot Page was a contender ...

Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination for the controversial movie musical "Emilia Pérez." ...

The title character of "Emilia Pérez" is not a good person. Her lawyer, Rita (Zoe Saldaña), thinks she can become one, ...

Karla Sofía Gascón, who played the title role in Emilia Pérez, was nominated for best lead actress, making her the first out ...

The Spanish actress portrays the titular character in Emilia Pérez, a polarizing musical that focuses on the life of a ...

Gascón is the first openly trans person to be nominated for an acting Oscar, though Elliot Page was nominated for 2007's ...

Emilia Pérez, the story of a drug kingpin who transitions into a crusading woman, leads with 13 nominations at the The post ...

News of the Spanish star's nomination comes as the second Trump administration is trying to dismantle trans rights.

Karla Sofía ... before announcing he is transgender in 2020. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox. But Gascón, 52, is the first ...

Emilia Pérez actress Karla Sofía Gascón has ... after her own transition in 2018. Gascón also plays her cartel leader character before and after transition. "This was an opportunity and ...