Karla Sofía Gascón Reacts to Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue Mention
The ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Acknowledges the Oscars Host After His Joke in Opening Speech
March 4, 2025: Karla Sofía Gascón, the trailblazing star of Emilia Pérez, responded after being name-checked by Conan O’Brien in his Oscars opening monologue. The legendary comedian, hosting the Academy Awards for the first time, mentioned Gascón while addressing the night’s most talked-about nominees.
Conan O’Brien’s Mention of Gascón
During his speech, O’Brien highlighted the historic nature of this year’s Oscars, particularly Gascón’s nomination for Best Actress—the first-ever for a transgender woman. While the exact wording of his joke remains up for debate, it was clear he acknowledged the significance of her recognition and the impact of Emilia Pérez in breaking barriers in Hollywood.
Gascón’s Reaction
Following the ceremony, Gascón took to social media to address the moment. She thanked O’Brien for the mention, sharing her thoughts on the night’s events and celebrating the growing inclusivity in the industry. Fans and supporters flooded her post with praise, applauding her for making history and responding with grace. She wrote in spanish- “Thanks to the members of @theacademy for the nomination as best leading actress, for the invitation to the gala; I really liked it, very entertaining and funny.”
She also said- “Especially its fabulous host Jimmy Kimmel, he is fantastic, every day he looks more like the great Conan O’Brien,” she added, referring to Conan’s joke on stage. “Karla, if you’re going to tweet about the Oscars, remember, my name is Jimmy Kimmel,” the host said during the ceremony.
“I loved hugging so many friends and colleagues on this return,” the actress wrote, following her return to award season after her controversy started. “Congratulations to all the winners, especially to [Emilia Pérez Best Supporting Actress] @zoesaldana and [Best Original Song songwriters] @camilleofficiel @clementducol.”
“Thank you Emilia Pérez for having taught me so many things,” she continued, admitting that she was grateful to the director and to Netflix. While the actress did not walk the red carpet, she did reunite with her co-stars inside the theater.
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A Historic Night for Emilia Pérez
Gascón’s film, Emilia Pérez, has been a critical success, earning multiple nominations, including Best Actress for her role. Her recognition at the Academy Awards is a milestone for trans representation in cinema, further pushing the boundaries of inclusion in Hollywood.
Adriana Paz, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon, winners of the Best Motion Picture Musical Or Comedy Award for “Emilia Perez”
The Impact of Representation
With her groundbreaking nomination and poised response to O’Brien’s joke, Gascón continues to be a key figure in the conversation about diversity in film. As Hollywood takes steps toward more inclusive storytelling, her success serves as a testament to the progress being made in the industry.
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