As my tías would say: “Nadie sabe para quién trabaja”—or in other words, life works in mysterious ways. And no one is learning that lesson the hard way quite like Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated actress from Emilia Perez, who is now at the center of a scandal over some old tweets that have resurfaced. Not only have they exposed her racist and Islamophobic side, but they’ve also dragged her straight into drama with none other than her own co-star, Selena Gomez.
Wait, what?! Oh yes.
One of the tweets that has put Karla Sofía Gascón in hot water is this gem from 2022, where she didn’t hold back on Selena Gomez, her now co-star in Emilia Perez. In the post, she refers to Selena as a “rich rat” who “plays the poor victim whenever she can” and accuses her of harassing her ex-boyfriend and his wife.
For context, this tweet was a reaction to an article about Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber posing together for a photo, an iconic moment meant to squash rumors of rivalry. Instead of celebrating the peace, Karla took the opportunity to throw some major shade at Selena, and honestly, the internet hasn’t forgotten—or forgiven—her.
In the tweet, Karla Sofía Gascón wrote:
“Es una rata rica que se hace la pobre desgraciada siempre que puede y nunca dejará de fastidiar a su exnovio y a su esposa.”
Translated to English:
“She’s a rich rat who plays the poor bastard whenever she can and will never stop bothering her ex-boyfriend and his wife.”
Yep, you read that right. This is actually happening. Karla Sofía Gascón, who’s sharing the screen with Selena Gomez in Emilia Perez, really called her a “rich rat” on Twitter back in 2022. And yes, that tweet is now coming back to haunt her in the most awkward way possible.
Clearly, everything was totally different during the filming and promotion of Emilia Perez, right?
Despite the resurfaced drama, both Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez have spoken positively about their time working together on Emilia Perez.
In an interview with PinkNews, Gascón described the on-screen chemistry she shared with Gomez as a “special connection” that brought depth to their characters. She added that working alongside such a high-profile star pushed her to deliver her best performance.
Similarly, during a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Gascón praised Gomez’s kindness on set, calling her a generous co-star who made the filming experience enjoyable and rewarding.
For her part, Gomez hasn’t commented directly on the controversy but has previously spoken about her experience filming Emilia Perez. At the ELLE Women in Hollywood event, she shared the stage with Gascón and Zoe Saldaña, where the trio reflected on the empowering collaboration behind the movie. Gomez described the project as one of the most exciting creative challenges of her career and expressed admiration for her co-stars.
While their public comments paint a picture of harmony during filming and promotion, the resurfaced tweet undeniably adds an awkward layer to their working relationship.
So, what’s next for these two? Will they address the elephant in the room, or will it all be swept under the rug with Hollywood-style grace? With Emilia Perez generating Oscar buzz and awards season just around the corner, it’s hard not to wonder: will things get awkward on the red carpet at the BAFTAs or the Oscars? Stay tuned, because this drama might just be getting started.
