Karla Sofia Gascon recently opened up about the toll that a controversy surrounding her past tweets has taken on her mental health. In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter on Saturday, the Emilia Perez star discussed the emotional struggles she has faced following the resurfacing of alleged offensive social media posts, shedding light on the personal impact of the public scrutiny.

Gascon reveals her mental health struggles amid the tweet controversy

Gascon stated, “In this recent chapter, the most scrutinized and publicized of my existence, numerous fraudulent accounts were established in my name, contributing to my distress and confusion.” She further expressed, “I was subjected to absurd and even irrational allegations that profoundly wounded my spirit. The situation escalated so rapidly that I found myself gasping for breath. During this unforeseen and harrowing turmoil, there were instances when the anguish became so intense that I considered the unthinkable. I experienced darker thoughts than those I had encountered in my previous, equally personal struggles.”

The 52-year-old remarked, “Now that the tempest is beginning to subside,” she is able to “gain clarity on the lessons learned” from this “dark period” in her life.

She conveyed to the media outlet, “Fortunately, I have managed to retain a sliver of sanity that allows me to perceive the light at the end of this tunnel of animosity and recognize that I must strive to improve and rectify my past mistakes, without succumbing to further negativity. If I engage in their game and reciprocate the hatred directed at me, I will become lost; I will be unable to progress, and I will not be able to assist others who remain trapped in the storm.”

Gascon apologises again for her past tweets

Emilia Perez, the actor, expressed her sincere apologies to “all whom I have offended at any point in my life and throughout my journey.” She earnestly sought forgiveness from everyone and pledged to “dedicate herself to ongoing learning and listening, in order to avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future.”

Gascon remarked, “It is only through understanding, compassion, forgiveness, and empathy that we can create a world where differences are not equated with condemnation, but rather with richness. A world where we can learn and evolve together. A world where we can all lower our defenses and be our true selves.”

The actor made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars. However, her career faced challenges after controversial tweets from her past emerged in January 2023. These posts, which contained offensive comments regarding Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity at the 2021 Academy Awards, led to significant backlash and adversely affected her awards season campaign, as reported by Page Six.

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