One of the stars of "Emilia Pérez" has become the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category.Karla Sofía Gascón was nominated for best actress for her performance in the Netflix musical/crime drama about a drug lord seeking gender reassignment surgery.

Karla Sofía Gascón is making history during a time of turmoil for transgender and non-binary people, becoming the first openly trans person to be nominated for an acting Oscar. The past few days have been heartbreaking and terrifying for trans people in America.

Karla Sofía Gascón was nominated for an Oscar on Thursday, becoming first out trans actress nominated for an Oscar.