Ryan Gosling Expresses Disappointment Over Barbie Stars’ Oscar Snubs
The 96th Academy Awards nominations have been announced, and while there were some surprises and celebrations, there were also some notable snubs. One of the most talked-about snubs was the absence of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie from major Oscar nomination categories. This news has left actor Ryan Gosling disappointed, as he believes that their contributions to the film “Barbie” should have been recognized.
Gosling, who himself received a nomination for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Ken, Barbie’s love interest, expressed his disappointment in an interview with CBS. He stated, “There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie.” Gosling believes that Gerwig and Robbie were the two people most responsible for the success of the film and that their talent, grit, and genius should have been acknowledged.
“Barbie” was the highest-grossing film of 2023, earning a staggering $1.44 billion worldwide. Despite its commercial success, Gerwig and Robbie were not nominated in their respective categories. However, they did receive nominations elsewhere. Robbie was recognized as a producer in the best picture line-up, while Gerwig was nominated alongside her husband Noah Baumbach for best adapted screenplay.
Gosling emphasized the importance of recognizing Gerwig and Robbie’s work, stating, “Against all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture, and they made history.” He believes that their contributions should be acknowledged alongside the other deserving nominees.
While Gosling expressed his disappointment over Gerwig and Robbie’s snubs, he also congratulated America Ferrera on her surprise nomination for best supporting actress. Ferrera herself expressed disappointment over Gerwig and Robbie’s absence from major nomination categories. It seems that many film fans on social media share this sentiment, with some suggesting that the inclusion of Gosling but the exclusion of Gerwig and Robbie is ironic, given the film’s message about feminism and the patriarchy.
However, there are also those who argue that the Academy’s choices are in line with their usual preferences. They believe that despite “Barbie’s” commercial success, other films of higher quality were recognized in its place. It is worth noting that the Academy rarely nominates comedic performances, which could explain Robbie’s absence.
The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10th in Los Angeles. The top nominees include Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” which leads the field with 13 nominations, and “Poor Things,” which received 11 nominations. The awards ceremony promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the best of the film industry from the past year.
In conclusion, while Ryan Gosling is honored to receive a nomination for his role in “Barbie,” he is disappointed that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were not recognized in major Oscar categories. Their contributions to the film were instrumental in its success, and many believe that their talent and genius should have been acknowledged. The Academy’s choices have sparked mixed reactions among film fans, with some finding it ironic given the film’s message about feminism and the patriarchy. Nevertheless, the 96th Academy Awards promises to be an exciting event, celebrating the best of the film industry.
