Following the announcement of the 2024 Oscars nominees, many were up in arms with the lack of recognition for Margot Robbie’s standout role in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. With the film receiving eight nominations in total for categories such as Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling, and Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrara, it was evident that Robbie’s absence from the shortlist for Best Actress was a glaring oversight.
In a recent discussion with her co-stars for SAG-AFTRA, Robbie addressed her feelings about the situation. She confessed that she had no reason to be unhappy as she was blessed to have got as far as she did. Robbie went on to convey her disappointment with Gerwig’s Best Director snub, stating that what Gerwig accomplished was something that only happened once in a lifetime.
Robbie made it known that she was ecstatic about the rest of the film’s nominations, especially best picture, and highlighted the team’s objective in impacting the narrative. She admitted that the team has achieved this desire beyond their dreams and was pleased with how people received the film. Robbie insisted that she has never been part of something that has had this much of an effect on culture.
Ryan Gosling, who landed a coveted nomination for his portrayal of Ken, voiced his disappointment about Gerwig and Robbie’s absence from the Best Director and Best Actress categories, respectively. In his statement, Gosling highlighted that Gerwig and Robbie’s work should be recognised, and he is happy for all the other deserving nominees.
America Ferrara echoed the same message, stating that it was disappointing to see Gerwig and Robbie’s names missing from the categories. Ferrara praised Gerwig, saying that she has done everything to deserve an Oscar snub. Despite the backlash from fans, Whoopi Goldberg believes that not everyone deserves an award
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