Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard gave a special shout-out to actress Karla Sofia Gascon at the 77th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.
The 72-year-old filmmaker accepted the prestigious DGA medallion for his nomination in the top prize category at the star-studded event for his recently released musical-thriller film.
Despite Gascon’s ongoing controversy, Audiard praised the actress for her remarkable acting skills in the movie.
The French filmmaker said, “The last word is for my wonderful cast, my beloved actresses, Karla, Zoë, Selena, Adriana, and Edgar, who is not an actress.”
Gascon’s mention in Audiard’s speech shocked fans, as he had previously thrown shade at the actress during an interview with Deadline magazine.
In his previous interview, the popular director added, “I haven’t spoken to her, and I don’t want to.”
For those unaware, earlier this month, Gascon shared an offensive post on her X account regarding Islamophobia.
Shortly after her tweets, the Emilia Pérez star faced severe backlash from her fellow actors and directors.
In response to the criticism, Gascon took to her Instagram account on Friday, February 7th, 2025, and apologized for her unethical posts.
As of now, Karla Sofia Gascon has not responded to the shout-out she received from Emilia Pérez’s Jacques Audiard at the awards show.
