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.

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.

The "Emilia Pérez" star leads Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language film as a Mexican cartel boss who transitions to a woman