Emilia Pérez, Wicked and Golden Globes

Awards season frontrunner 'Emilia Pérez' is being criticized after winning Golden Globes over 'Wicked.' Here's the controversy explained.
"Emilia Perez," starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña, has been criticized both for its quality and how it represents trans people and Mexican culture.
Art Directors Guild Awards Nominations Include ‘Wicked', ‘Dune: Part Two', ‘Emilia Pérez'
Awards-season regulars A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Conclave, Emilia Pérez and The Substance are among the nominees revealed Thursday for the Art Directors Guild’s 29th annual Excellence in Production Design Awards.
Divisive Golden Globes Best Picture ‘Emilia Pérez’ Set For Record Exposure
Emilia Pérez, the controversial Netflix movie about a Mexican drug lord who changes gender, generated more media exposure on Monday than it did in the whole of November.
‘Emilia Perez’ Is Dominating 2025 Golden Globes: Where To Watch, Cast, And Everything You Need To Know
Zoe Saldaña stars as a Mexican lawyer named Rita, Karla Sofía Gascón stars as the former drug cartel leader named Emilia, and Selena Gomez stars as Emilia’s former wife, Jessi. Other cast members include Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir, and Édgar Ramírez.
Clip From 'Emilia Perez' Goes Viral as People Question Golden Globe Win
Controversy erupted as "Emilia Perez" won a Golden Globe instead of "Wicked," sparking debate over one particular film clip.
Netflix's Controversial And The Golden Globes’ Co-Best Picture ‘Emilia Perez,’ Explained
You can watch Golden Globe winner Emilia Perez on Netflix, but it may not be the movie you think it is if you just read its synopsis. And it's controversial in other ways.
How Netflix’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ Emerged as a Top Awards Season Contender Despite Online Backlash
Thanks to an expensive and clever campaign, Netflix has transformed a hugely divisive film into a Golden Globe winner with top awards potential.
The Brutalist vs. Emilia Pérez: Which Golden Globes Winner Is Better Positioned To Win Best Picture At The 2025 Oscars
The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez were the big winners at the 2025 Golden Globes, but which one is more likely to take home Best Picture at the Oscars?
'Shōgun,' 'Emilia Perez,' 'Wicked': How to watch all Golden Globe winning movies, shows
The award show celebrates success in both television and film across 27 categories. “Shōgun” and “Emila Pérez” won the most in their mediums.
‘Emilia Pérez' and ‘Maria' Stars Talk ‘Dream Jobs' and Working With ‘Great Filmmakers' at Palm Springs Film Festival
Despite a flourishing, decades-long career in Hollywood as a multi-hyphenate, Selena Gomez said “Emilia Perez” was the kind ...
Gender, Power, And Identity: The Duality Of Emilia Perez
While Emilia Perez, a flamboyant musical about gender identity, has become awards bait, it has also been criticized for its ...
‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Anora’ Receive Directors Guild Nominations
Audiard was nominated for “Emilia Perez,” Baker for “Anora,” Berger for “Conclave,” Corbet for “The Brutalist” and Mangold ...
Why People Are Upset at ‘Emilia Pérez’
Emília Pérez' critiques have called out the film's poor trans representation, whereas the film’s cast and director have defended the musical.
‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ Showcase the Work of Writer-Directors
In ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ writer-directors showcase their personal investment in telling stories.
Selena Gomez On ‘Emilia Perez', ‘Only Murders In The Building', And Her Surging Career In Every Medium – The Actor's Side
Selena Gomez has certainly conquered show business in seemingly every way in her young career with 16 Guiness World Records ...
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Here’s why the ‘sex change operation’ song from Emilia Pérez is getting utterly dragged
Emilia Pérez has been called out for its perpetuation of tired trans tropes. Emilia is deadnamed several times, and makes a ...