Although she skipped the red carpet, Karla Sofía Gascón, the embattled actress nominated for best actress for her performance in “Emilia Pérez,” attended the Oscars on Sunday night at the tail end of a troubled awards cycle.

The 'Emilia Pérez' star, nominated for best actress, has kept a relatively low profile in the weeks leading up to the ceremony, notably missing the SAG and Critics Choice Awards amid backlash.

Karla Sofía Gascón might have skipped the Oscars red carpet, but Conan O'Brien put a spotlight on her and addressed the elephant in the room.