With the 2025 Oscars now in the rearview mirror, let's take a look at the controversies surrounding "Emilia Pérez." The film follows the story of Gascón's titular character, Emilia Pérez, a Mexican drug cartel leader who fakes her death with the help of a lawyer (Saldaña) and undergoes gender-affirming surgery.

Conan O’Brien mocked the Emilia Pérez scandal during his Oscar hosting debut Sunday night. “I love Anora — Anora uses the f-word 479 times,” he said as he took the Dolby Theatre stage for the 2025 Oscars at Ovation Hollywood. “That’s three more than the record set by [ Emilia Pérez star] Karla Sofia Gascon’s publicist.”

Karla Sofía Gascón has been in the spotlight for more than her starring role in Emilia Pérez. The Spanish actress gained U.S. attention after playing the titular character in the 2024 musical, which received the most Oscar nominations at this year's ceremony.