Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of “Emilia Pérez,” is staying in the race for best actress despite controversy over offensive social media posts.

Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón has apologized after resurfaced social media posts circulated online and caused a stir.

Much as its cartel-boss-trying-to-go-good antiheroine does as she tears through her family and community, "Emilia Pérez" defines its environment. It has been tipped for Academy attention since Greta Gerwig's Cannes jury gave it two key prizes.