• Ryan Gosling expresses sadness over Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s Oscars snubs
• He mentions that Ken and Barbie are inseparable and that the Barbie movie would not be possible without Greta and Margot
• Other actors and directors from different films were also upset by the snubs, while some were pleasantly surprised by their own nominations
Here is what happened:
Ryan Gosling expressed his disappointment that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig did not receive nominations for acting and directing, respectively, for their work on the film Barbie, in which he played the role of Ken. Gosling emphasized the importance of both Robbie and Gerwig to the success of the film, stating that “there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film.”
America Ferrera, who garnered a Best Supporting Actress nod for her role in Barbie, was also disheartened by the snubs. She hailed Gerwig and Robbie’s work, expressing her disappointment at their lack of nominations. Ferrera emphasized the talent and effort that both women brought to their respective roles in the film.
The article also highlights other notable snubs and surprises in this year’s Oscar nominations. It mentions the snub of director Greta Gerwig and actress Margot Robbie in the Best Director and Leading Actress categories for Barbie, as well as the recognition received by couples nominated together across various categories. Additionally, it showcases the disappointment of actor Charles Melton at not receiving a nomination despite critical acclaim for his work in the film May December.
In addition to the disappointments, the article also includes some pleasant surprises, such as the recognition received by female directors in this year’s Best Picture nominees and the historic nomination of Lily Gladstone as the first Native American actress to be nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
