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‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Stands by Controversial Star in BAFTA Speech After Shunning Her

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Director Jacques Audiard sent a kiss to Gascón from the BAFTA stage despite the controversy surrounding her past, offensive tweets.

Yasmeen Hamadeh
Yasmeen Hamadeh 

Night News Reporter

Jacques Audiard
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Yasmeen Hamadeh

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Night News Reporter

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