Barbie Brigade: Celebs who have spoken out against Oscars snub for Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig
Outcry over Oscars snub for Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig
The Oscar nominations announcement stirred up shock and disappointment among fans and celebrities alike as the names of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were notably absent from two crucial categories for their work on the film 'Barbie.' Robbie missed out on a nomination for Best Actress, while Gerwig did not secure a nod in the Best Director category, despite the film's critical acclaim and impressive $1.4 billion box office success. Everybody is joining in on the backlash, from celebrities to politicians.
1. Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling, nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as Ken, shared his disappointment over the snubs in a statement to the media. While expressing his extreme honor for the nomination, Gosling emphasized the pivotal roles of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie in the success of the globally-celebrated 'Barbie' movie. Gosling voiced his disappointment over their absence from the nominations, highlighting their significant contributions to the film's success. "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," he said.
2. America Ferrera
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gloria in 'Barbie', America Ferrera expressed both joy for her own nomination and disappointment for her colleagues' notable snubs. Despite her excitement for her first Oscar nomination, Ferrera openly shared her disappointment in not seeing Gerwig on the list. The actress even re-enacted her initial reaction to the nominations and snubs in a video shared on Wednesday. "I was incredibly disappointed that they weren't nominated," she told Variety. "Greta has done just about everything that a director could do to deserve it. Creating this world, and taking something that didn't have inherent value to most people and making it a global phenomenon. It feels disappointing to not see her on that list."
3. Simu Liu
Simu Liu, who played one of the Kens in 'Barbie,' praised Robbie and Gerwig on social media. Liu commended their hard work and flawless execution in bringing 'Barbie' to life, stating, "They started a movement, touched the world, and reinvigorated the cinema. They deserve everything. They ARE everything."
4. John Stamos
John Stamos joined the discussion on TikTok, recreating an iconic scene from the film with his wife Caitlin McHugh. Stamos expressed his support for Gerwig and Robbie, acknowledging the film's critical and cultural success and its significant impact on feminist themes through the lens of Barbie. He urged everyone to re-watch 'Barbie' as a form of protest against the Academy's oversight.
5. Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh, winner of the Best Actress prize at the 2023 Oscars for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' expressed a mix of joy and disappointment. While acknowledging the competitiveness of the awards, Yeoh shared her dismay over the limited number of nominations to go around. She highlighted the paradox of 'Barbie' being nominated for Best Picture but not receiving nods for Best Director and Best Actress. Despite the disappointments, Yeoh expressed gratitude for 'Barbie's Best Picture nomination.
6. Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton, drawing on her own experiences with disappointment, referenced a notable moment in the film and used the hashtag #HillaryBarbie, which started trending. While some found the hashtag cringe-worthy, it ignited discussions online about the Academy's voting choices, with many drawing parallels between the 'Barbie' film's plot and the actual Oscar snubs.
7. Mark Ronson
Renowned musician and producer Mark Ronson has shared his disappointment over the Oscar snubs of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig in the categories of Best Actress and Best Director, respectively, for their work on 'Barbie.' Ronson, who contributed to the film's music, acknowledged the recognition the film received with two Oscar nominations for its music but expressed a desire to see Robbie and Gerwig honored as well. In discussing the nominations, Ronson mentioned, "Of course, I wanted Greta and Margot to be recognized for their incredible work as well. I mean, obviously, Greta is for the screenplay and Margot for producing the film."
