Karla Sofía Gascón Denies Calling Selena Gomez a ‘Rich Rat,’ Claims Viral Tweet Is Fake

 

Karla Sofía Gascón Denies Calling Selena Gomez a ‘Rich Rat,’ Claims Viral Tweet Is Fake

 

Karla Sofía Gascón has responded to the controversy surrounding a viral tweet in which she allegedly referred to her Emilia Pérez co-star Selena Gomez as a “rich rat.” The Academy Award nominee has categorically denied making such a statement, calling the tweet completely fabricated.

Gascón Sets the Record Straight

During a Saturday night interview with CNN en Español, Gascón addressed the situation, stating, “Of course that’s not mine. I have never said anything about my partner. I would never refer to her that way.”

Gascón also clarified that she had arranged the CNN interview herself, independent of Netflix, the distributor of Emilia Pérez.

Controversial Tweets Resurface

The backlash against Gascón intensified after old tweets of hers resurfaced, addressing topics such as George Floyd, diversity at the Oscars, and Muslims. Among these was the now-viral post about Gomez, which appeared to criticize the singer-actress for portraying herself as struggling despite her wealth. The tweet also referenced Gomez’s history with ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber.

Despite media outlets like People reporting on the tweet, Gascón maintains that the post in question is not real. The controversy has sparked discussions on social media regarding misinformation and the ease with which false statements can go viral.

The Ongoing Debate

While some fans support Gascón’s denial, others remain skeptical, given the resurfacing of other problematic tweets. This situation highlights the challenges celebrities face in an era where digital footprints and misinformation can quickly shape public perception.

As of now, neither Selena Gomez nor Netflix has publicly commented on the situation. Whether further clarifications or statements will emerge remains to be seen.