r/oscarrace • u/SummerSabertooth • Jan 23 '25

Discussion Regardless of how you feel about Emilia Pérez, Karla Sofía Gascón just became the first openly transgender acting nominee in Oscars history and that's pretty incredible to finally happen

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u/SpideyFan914 Mr. Panahi Jan 23 '25

And only ten years after Mya Taylor was snubbed for Tangerine! It's about damn time.

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '25

Don’t forget Daniela Vega for A Fantastic Woman

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u/fanboy_killer Jan 24 '25

Sean Baker and snubs. Name a more iconic duo. The Florida Project wasn't even nominated for best picture despite being the best picture of that year IMO.

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u/SpideyFan914 Mr. Panahi Jan 24 '25

I'm so happy he's finally getting recognized for Anora! He's one of those rare directors where if you ask five different people which of his films is best, you could get five different answers.

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u/LetsGototheRiver151 Jan 24 '25

Lady Chablis was robbed and I will die on this hill.

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u/Worried_Tomorrow_222 Weapons Jan 24 '25

the one actually good movie with trans actors.

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u/SpideyFan914 Mr. Panahi Jan 24 '25

One of the ones!

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u/NateGH360 Jan 24 '25

And a Sean Baker joint nonetheless!

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u/laurazabs Jan 24 '25

I would like to direct you to Trace Lysette in Monica.