Carla Sofia Gascón has revealed why she couldn’t attend Selena Gomez’s wedding to music producer Benny Blanco earlier this year.
The 53-year-old actress, who was busy with work commitments, said it was her schedule that made it impossible to be at the star-studded event.
talk in Los40 Music Awards In Valencia, Spain, Gascón explained that she often misses family weddings due to professional commitments.
“I work. Imagine, I don’t even go to my family’s house. Because there’s so much money to spend. Imagine if I had to pay at Selena’s house. No, no. I would be devastated!” she said, laughing during the interview.
Gomez and Blanco exchanged vows in late September near Santa Barbara Emilia Perez Co-stars Zoe Saldana and Edgar Ramirez were in attendance.
Gascón’s absence was so conspicuous that it led fans to make assumptions, especially given her close association with the cast.
The actress has faced controversy in recent years after old tweets resurfaced, leading to backlash over her racist and Islamophobic statements.
However, these events are the biggest reason behind her decision to skip major awards ceremonies like the BAFTAs, SAG and Goya Awards.
In one of his posts in 2020, Gascon commented on the presence of Muslim women in Spain, and another tweet included a sarcastic remark about a Muslim family in a restaurant.
Despite the controversy and the absence of high-profile events like Gomez’s wedding, the star has continued to focus on her career.
She remains active professionally, attending events and pursuing projects, demonstrating that her work is a priority even amid public scrutiny.
Carla’s explanation highlighted the challenges of balancing personal relationships, professional commitments and public life in Hollywood.