Spanish-language musical star Emilia Pérez has announced her decision to maintain silence for the duration of the Oscars campaign for the film, following the surfacing of offensive comments from her past. She expressed her hope that her silence would enable the film to be appreciated for what it truly is: "a beautiful ode to love and difference."
Having withdrawn from upcoming awards events, including uncertainty regarding her presence at the Oscars on 2 March, Pérez emphasized her intention to let the work speak for itself, for the film, the director, the cast, and the dedicated crew who contributed to the project.
Expressing remorse for her past remarks, Pérez reiterated her apologies to those she may have hurt, underscoring that her comments were taken out of context. In response to the recent backlash, Hollywood and Netflix seem to have distanced themselves from her, redirecting the promotional focus to other nominees from the film.
The change in the promotional strategy around Pérez reflects Netflix's current engagement with the controversy. Amidst evolving developments, it remains uncertain whether Pérez will attend the Oscars, impacting the overall dynamic of the film's awards season campaign.