It was "important for me to address this swiftly to avoid further pain and confusion," said Torres in a statement to Deadline

Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Oscar-nominated film “Emilia Pérez,” has accused the social media team of fellow best actress nominee Fernanda Torres of attempting to undermine her work. In a video interview with Folha de S.

The Brazilian actor claimed that at the time of the 2008 sketch, her home country had yet to become aware of the "racist history and symbolism of blackface."

Fernanda Torres ‘ mom must be so proud. On Thursday, the star of Walter Salles ‘ period drama I’m Still Here, repeated her mother Fernanda Montenegro’s historic achievement from 1999 (for Central Station) becoming only the second Brazilian to be nominated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the best actress category.

The directing lineup encompasses all first-timers — Sean Baker (“Anora”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), James Mangold (“A Complete Unknown”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”) and Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”), a first since 1997 where James Cameron’s “Titanic” swept the ceremony. In fact, 13 of the 20 actors recognized their inaugural noms.

Academy Awards nominees include Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón and I’m Still Here’s Fernanda Torres as history-making nominees. Find out how.

Karla Sofía Gascón took back claim that Fernanda Torres' team spoke 'badly' about her. A source says she did not violate any Oscars rules.

The reason for all of this (apart from voters’ sense of purpose) is, of course, a DEI initiative. In a movement that began back in 2016, as Trump was first ascendant, to diversify the Academy with people of many more backgrounds, countries, and experiences. This can’t be unwound. The choices testify to its permanence.

Oscar-nominated I’m Still Here star Fernanda Torres has released a statement apologizing for a sketch in which she donned blackface.

Ariana Grande marked her Oscar nomination for Wicked with a touching nod to her childhood dreams. Sharing a photo of herself dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Grande reflected on her journey and the influence of Judy Garland's iconic role.

Between widespread criticism of the film itself and resurfaced tweets from its lead star, the Oscars frontrunner has been marred by controversy.

From Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie missing Best Actress nominations to strong showings for The Substance and I'm Still Here.