Karla Sofija Gaskon

Karla Sofija Gaskon is a Spanish actress and the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Oscar, recognized for her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Emilija Perez.' Despite her rising fame, she recently faced backlash due to controversial past tweets expressing intolerance towards people of different races and religions. This controversy led to her withdrawal from various promotional events and award ceremonies, although she is still expected to attend the Oscars.