Richard Gere complains about Trump's dark America in Granada!

Richard Gere complains about Trump's dark America in Granada!

At the prestigious Goya Awards in Granada, the film “Emilia Pérez” was named Best European Film, but the leading actress Karla Sofía Gascón caused controversy beforehand. Her alleged racist and Islamophobic comments on social media not only resulted in her being banned from the event, but could also hurt the film's chances at the upcoming Oscars. Director Jacques Audiard, who was also not present, criticized Gascón's behavior as "inexcusable" in an interview with Deadline, which further fueled the debate surrounding the film oe24.at reported.

Another highlight of the evening was the appearance of Richard Gere, who was awarded an honorary Goya for his life's work. In his speech, the 75-year-old did not say anything good about the incumbent US President Donald Trump, whom he described as a “bully” and “scoundrel”. Gere warned about the current political situation in the US, saying it is a “very dark place.” He also emphasized that the problem of authoritarian tendencies is not limited to the United States, but can be observed globally. These critical words resonated with the audience, underscoring the urgency of his message meaww.com reported.

Gere was honored not only for his acting skills, but also for his social commitment, which made the evening an emotional highlight despite the political tensions. His wife, Spanish entrepreneur Alejandra Silva, was at his side and both beamed with joy on the red carpet. Together they show that despite difficult circumstances, there is still room for light and love.