Barbie was inarguably 2023's largest film, enjoying important and business success, and bringing in over a billion dollars on the field office. Naturally, the web was fast to reply, with many mentioning the irony of its male star being acknowledged, but not the 2 ladies who made its (mammoth) success attainable — Robbie in fact additionally serving as a producer alongside Gerwig. Despite the notable snubs, the film still racked up a total of eight nods.
After every week of public outcry, Robbie has lastly addressed the nominations. Per Deadline, during a panel on Tuesday, the actor stated: "There's no approach to feel unhappy when you already know you're this blessed."
"Clearly I feel Greta must be nominated as a director, because what she did is a once-in-a-career, once-in-a-lifetime factor, what she pulled off, it really is," she stated. "However it's been an unimaginable yr for all of the films."
Robbie additionally noted the movie's cultural influence saying, "I simply suspect it's greater than us. It's greater than this movie, it's greater than our business."
She added that she is "beyond ecstatic" the movie acquired eight nominations in complete and that, "everyone getting the nods that they've had is just unimaginable, and the Greatest Image nod."
"We got down to do something that may shift culture, have an effect on tradition, simply make some kind of impression," she continued. "And it's already completed that, and some, far more than we ever dreamed it will. And that's really the most important reward that would come out of all of this."
Her feedback come after Gosling launched a touching statement final week, voicing his ideas on the snub, as did co-star America Ferrera, who herself was nominated for Greatest Supporting Actress — in a notable a win for Latinx representation at the Awards.
In his statement, Gosling wrote: "I am extraordinarily honoured to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such exceptional artists in a yr of so many nice films. And I never thought I'd be saying this, but I'm additionally incredibly honoured and proud that it's for portraying a plastic doll named Ken."
"But there isn't any Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without& Greta Gerwig& and& Margot Robbie, the two individuals most chargeable for this history-making, globally celebrated movie. No recognition can be potential for anybody on the movie without their expertise, grit and genius. To say that I'm disenchanted that they don't seem to be nominated in their respective classes can be an understatement."
"Towards all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and fortunately crotchless dolls, they made us chuckle, they broke our hearts, they pushed the tradition they usually made historical past. Their work ought to be recognised together with the opposite very deserving nominees."
"Having stated that," Gosling added, "I'm so glad for America Ferrera and the opposite unimaginable artists who contributed their skills to making this such a groundbreaking film."
Margot Robbie speaks out on 'Barbie' Oscars snubCOURTESY WARNER BROS.
Ferrera, who played Gloria in the hit film and who went viral for a particularly memorable monologue at the movie's climax, also spoke out, telling Variety she was "extremely disillusioned that [Robbie and Gerwig] weren't nominated."
Whereas acknowledging her pleasure at her own nomination, she advised the publication: "Greta has achieved just about every little thing that a director might do to deserve it. Creating this world, and taking something that didn't have inherent value to most individuals and making it a worldwide phenomenon. It feels disappointing to not see her on that listing."
On Robbie, she added: "What Margot achieved as an actress is actually unbelievable. One of the things about Margot as an actress is how straightforward she makes all the things look. And maybe individuals obtained fooled into considering that the work appears straightforward, however Margot is a magician as an actress in entrance of the display, and it was one of many honours of my career to get to witness her pull off the superb efficiency she did. She brings so much heart and humour and depth and joy and fun to the character. In my guide, she's a master."
Along with Ferrera and Gosling's combined three nominations, Barbie picked up 5 other nods, together with one for Greatest Image. As a silver lining, this makes Gerwig the primary lady to safe three Greatest Image nominations throughout her profession, following nominations for& Ladybird& in 2018 and& Little Ladies& in 2019.
Margot Robbie speaks out on 'Barbie' Oscars snubBehind the scenes of& Barbie& | COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.
The actors were not the one ones to precise their disappointment. A slew of journalists, media personalities and members of most of the people have taken to the internet to debate the reasons for and repercussions of the snub.
Each Gerwig and Robbie ignored…it's still so easy for Hollywood to overlook and discount inventive contributions of girls – EVEN WHEN ITS THE POINT OF THE YEAR'S BIGGEST MOVIE!
My God. It was nominated for greatest image. Didn't direct itself, buddies!
Ryan Gosling, whereas deserving, obtained an Oscar nomination for Barbie while Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't? Utterly proving the point of the movie in 20 fucking 24 you can't make this up #Oscars2024#Oscarspic.twitter.com/EvnPJcP8Xn
After Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie made a film about patriarchy that generated a billion dollars for Hollywood, the man in the movie received nominated for a serious award and I'm truthfully unsure what I expected https://t.co/31IbQwJ4W4
Margot Robbie speaks out on 'Barbie' Oscars snub (@holthyd3) January 23, 2024
I don't pay much attention to award exhibits.
But Ryan Gosling getting a nomination and Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig NOT getting nominations looks like one thing occurring within the Barbie movie to further illustrate the purpose of the Barbie film. pic.twitter.com/T9uFEyiKOz
"Watch Gosling get nominated and Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie get shut out"
…simply occurred. The Academy needs a REAL man within the mirror moment because the entire concept and premise of Barbie utterly flew over their heads.
Ryan Gosling being nominated for Ken, whilst Margot Robbie gets nothing is probably the most ken like end result. #Oscars2024pic.twitter.com/gMSMeymRdd
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