Beyoncé Wins First Grammy for Album of the Year, Carla Sophia Gascon Faces Backlash Over Social Media Comments

In a historic moment at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won her first Album of the Year Grammy for Cowboy Carter, her groundbreaking album that blends multiple genres, from pop to country to hip-hop. This win marks a major milestone for the global superstar, who had previously lost in this category four times with Renaissance, Lemonade, Beyoncé, and I Am Sasha Fierce. With 99 career nominations, Beyoncé is also the most nominated artist in Grammy history, a feat that further solidifies her dominance in the music industry.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood, Carla Sophia Gascon, the first transgender actress to receive an Oscar nomination, is making headlines for reasons outside of her groundbreaking achievement. Gascon, who is nominated for Best Actress for her role in Amelia Perez, has been facing backlash over controversial social media posts from years past. The posts, which included comments critical of Muslim culture, the Oscars, and the death of George Floyd, were shared by a journalist, sparking significant public outcry. Gascon, who deactivated her social media accounts following the controversy, has since issued an apology in a recent interview, stating that she regrets her past remarks.

Despite the controversy, Gascon has confirmed she will not be withdrawing from the Oscars race and remains a strong contender for the coveted Best Actress award. Her nomination is a historic first for transgender actors at the Academy Awards, signaling progress for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.

The tension surrounding Gascon's social media history, however, has highlighted the increasing scrutiny of public figures in the age of social media, with many wondering whether her past will affect her Oscar chances.