When Karla Sofía Gascón of Emilia Pérez became the first trans woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, the internet celebrated. But those celebrations were cut short in the last days of January when the media uncovered racist,

Gascón, 52, is currently up for an Academy Award for her role in the Spanish-language crime musical, “Emilia Pérez.” She is the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. “Emilia Pérez” won multiple Golden Globes this year, including best motion picture in the musical or comedy category.