Washington DC, March 8 -- HBO host and comedian Bill Maher believes that the 'cancel culture' is still thriving and has evolved into something else, Deadline reported.

During a conversation with David Sedaris on 'Real Time with Bill Maher', the comedian said the Karla Sofia Gascon scandal also played a part in 'Emilia Perez' losing at the Oscars.

At the 97th Academy Awards, 'Anora' emerged as the night's big winner, taking home five Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture award.'Emilia Perez', on the other hand, despite receiving a maximum of 13 Oscar nominations, won only 2 awards.

Gascon's nomination was notable as she was the first openly trans woman to get a best actress nod.

Comedian Maher believes that Emilia Perez wa...