You can watch Golden Globe winner Emilia Perez on Netflix, but it may not be the movie you think it is if you just read its synopsis. And it's controversial in other ways.

"Emilia Perez," starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña, has been criticized both for its quality and how it represents trans people and Mexican culture.

“Emilia Pérez” swept the Golden Globes on Jan. 5, winning best motion picture in the musical or comedy category, as well as best motion picture (non-English language). The Spanish-language operatic musical also won a Golden Globe for best original song and Zoe Saldaña took home an award for best supporting female actor in a motion picture.

Emilia Pérez, the controversial Netflix movie about a Mexican drug lord who changes gender, generated more media exposure on Monday than it did in the whole of November.

The Brutalist,” a historical epic that examines the post-war immigrant experience, and “Emilia Pérez,” a musical about a drug lord who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, won top honors at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.

Photo / Netflix A big winner at this year’s Golden Globe Awards is attracting criticism online for its alleged lack of care when it comes to the portrayal of Latino culture and trans issues, with some calling for a boycott of the film this awards season.

Controversy erupted as "Emilia Perez" won a Golden Globe instead of "Wicked," sparking debate over one particular film clip.

S ince Emilia Pérez won Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy at the 2025 Golden Globes, I have seen a lot of social media posts from people expressing their disappointment. In