Watch ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón’s highly effective Golden Globes speech

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón made a quick however highly effective speech on the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, giving a message of freedom for id and resilience by discrimination and abuse.

The Spanish-born actor made Golden Globes historical past as the primary transgender girl nominated for Finest Feminine Actor (Movement Image – Musical/Comedy) for her efficiency within the titular position. (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez grew to become the primary trans actor to win a Golden Globe in 2002, taking Finest Actress — Tv Collection Drama for Pose.)

Though Gascón did not win her class — Demi Moore took house the gold for The Substance — she was handed the microphone by director Jacques Adiard when Emilia Pérez gained Finest Image (Musical/Comedy).

Gascón drew consideration to the color of her costume, a brilliant orange Saint Laurent robe designed by Anthony Vaccarello.

“I selected this color tonight, the Buddhist color, as a result of I’ve a message for you: the sunshine at all times wins over darkness,” Gascón stated.

“You’ll be able to put us in jail, you possibly can beat us up, however you by no means can take away our soul, our existence, our id. I need to say to you, elevate your voice, freedom, and say ‘I’m who I’m, not who you need.'”

Emilia Pérez led within the movie classes with 10 nominations, successful each Finest Image (Musical/Comedy) and Finest Image (Non-English Language). Zoe Saldaña gained the award for Finest Supporting Feminine Actor (Movement Image), a class by which her co-star Selena Gomez was additionally nominated. The movie additionally gained Finest Unique Tune (Movement Image) for “El Mal.”

You’ll be able to take a look at all of the Golden Globes winners in Mashable’s record.