Barbie was inarguably 2023's largest movie, enjoying important and business success, and bringing in over a billion dollars on the field office. Naturally, the internet was fast to reply, with many stating 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.
Within the hours because the Oscars announcement, Gosling has launched a press release voicing his thoughts on the snub, as has co-star America Ferrera, who herself was nominated for Greatest Supporting Actress — in a notable a win for Latinx illustration on the Awards.
In his statement, Gosling wrote: "I am extremely honoured to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such exceptional artists in a yr of so many great films. And I never thought I'd be saying this, but I'm also extremely honoured and proud that it's for portraying a plastic doll named Ken."
"However there isn't a Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie film without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the 2 individuals most chargeable for this history-making, globally celebrated movie. No recognition can be attainable for anybody on the film without their expertise, grit and genius. To say that I'm disillusioned that they don't seem to be nominated in their respective classes can be an understatement."
"Towards all odds with nothing however a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us snigger, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture they usually made historical past. Their work must be recognised together with the opposite very deserving nominees."
"Having stated that," Gosling added, "I'm so pleased for America Ferrera and the other unimaginable artists who contributed their skills to making this such a groundbreaking movie."
America Ferrera & Ryan Gosling speak on 'Barbie' Oscars snubCOURTESY WARNER BROS.
Ferrera, who performed Gloria in the hit film and who went viral for a very memorable monologue at the film's climax, additionally spoke out, telling Variety she was "incredibly dissatisfied that [Robbie and Gerwig] weren't nominated."
Whereas acknowledging her excitement at her own nomination, she informed the publication: "Greta has executed just about every part that a director might do to deserve it. Creating this world, and taking one thing 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 perhaps individuals obtained fooled into considering that the work appears straightforward, however Margot is a magician as an actress in front of the display, and it was one of many honours of my career to get to witness her pull off the superb performance she did. She brings so much heart and humour and depth and pleasure and fun to the character. In my e-book, she's a grasp."
Along with Ferrera and Gosling's combined three nominations, Barbie picked up 5 other nods, including one for Greatest Image. As a silver lining, this makes Gerwig the first lady to safe three Greatest Image nominations all through her profession, following nominations for& Ladybird& in 2018 and& Little Ladies& in 2019.
America Ferrera & Ryan Gosling speak 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 discuss the explanations for and repercussions of the snub.
Each Gerwig and Robbie ignored…it's nonetheless so easy for Hollywood to miss 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, pals!
Ryan Gosling, while deserving, obtained an Oscar nomination for Barbie whereas Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't? Utterly proving the point of the film in 20 fucking 24 you can't make this up #Oscars2024#Oscarspic.twitter.com/EvnPJcP8Xn
After Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie made a movie about patriarchy that generated a billion dollars for Hollywood, the person in the film received nominated for a serious award and I'm truthfully unsure what I anticipated https://t.co/31IbQwJ4W4
America Ferrera & Ryan Gosling speak on 'Barbie' Oscars snub (@holthyd3) January 23, 2024
I don't pay much consideration 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 film to additional illustrate the point of the Barbie movie. pic.twitter.com/T9uFEyiKOz
"Watch Gosling get nominated and Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie get shut out"
…just happened. The Academy needs a REAL man in the mirror second as a result of 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
