Ryan Gosling expressed disappointment over the Oscar snubs of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie in two key categories. The actor, who was nominated for a best supporting Oscar alongside his co-star America Ferrera, criticized the nominations for overlooking the contributions of the director and lead actress of the blockbuster film “Barbie.”
In a detailed statement, Gosling emphasized the importance of Gerwig and Robbie to the success of the film, stating that their talent, grit, and genius were essential to the history-making and globally celebrated nature of the project. He expressed his disappointment at their absence from the nominations, asserting that their work should be recognized alongside the other deserving nominees.
Gosling’s statement is notable given the routine nature of Oscar snubs and reflects the widespread criticism that the Academy’s nomination decisions received. Despite the snubs, “Barbie” received eight nominations, including best picture, adapted screenplay, costume design, production design, and two nominations in the original song category.
