Washington, March 5 -- Actress Karla Sofia Gascon took to social media on Monday to express her gratitude to the Academy and congratulate the 2025 Oscar winners.

Gascon, who made history as the first openly transgender woman to be nominated for Best Actress, had been at the center of controversy in recent weeks due to resurfaced social media posts.

In her Instagram message, Gascon thanked the Academy for her nomination and for inviting her to the ceremony.

"I enjoyed it very much. It was entertaining and fun, especially the fabulous host Conan O'Brien--he is fantastic and looks more like the great Conan O'Brien every day," she wrote.

Gascon also shared a lighthearted anecdote about receiving gifts for her Oscar nomination, including a...