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Oscars fallout: Netflix drops 'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofia Gascon over offensive posts

Karla Sofia Gascon. (Photo:Michael Tran/AFP)

Netflix has dropped Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of "Emilia Perez," from its high-profile Oscars campaign and distanced itself from the best actress nominee over her offensive social media posts, Hollywood trade outlets reported Tuesday.

Images of Gascon, who made history as the first openly transgender acting nominee in Academy Awards history, had adorned posters, billboards and advertisements for the musical film, which earned 13 Oscar nods -- more than any other movie this year.

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