Greta Should 'Obviously' Have Been Recognised For Best Director: Margot Robbie On Barbie Oscar Snub

Margot Robbie has broken her silence over the Oscars, overlooking both her and Greta Gerwig for the Best Actress and Director categories for the movie Barbie, respectively.

The Oscars Snub

According to Deadline, Margot Robbie has expressed her opinion, stating, "Obviously, I think Greta should be nominated as a director because what she did is a once-in-a-career, once-in-a-lifetime thing; what she pulled off, it really is."

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During a special SAG-AFTRA screening, Robbie said she is blessed as she was part of 'Barbie and that there is no way to feel sad. She added that the Barbie team aimed to create something that would reshape culture, have an impact on culture, or just make some sort of impact. And it's already surpassed their dreams¡ªfar more than they ever imagined. That is truly the most rewarding outcome for the entire team.

Barbie Released In July 2023

In 2023, one of the standout successes was "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie in the titular role alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken.

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The film also boasted a star-studded supporting cast, including America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.

This modern adaptation delves into the Barbie mythos, with the narrative following Barbie as she ventures into the real world, confronting the genuine challenges of patriarchy beyond her idyllic homeland.

Director Gerwig made a significant impact in Hollywood, with Barbie shattering numerous box office records upon its July release.

The film went on to become the highest-grossing movie of 2023. By the end of August, it had already become Warner Bros. Pictures' top-grossing theatrical release ever.

Barbie Gets 8 Oscar Nominations

The movie Barbie has secured a total of eight Oscar nominations, with Margot Robbie being acknowledged as a producer for the Best Picture category. However, the exclusion of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie individually left many, including Oscar-nominated supporting actors Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera, disheartened.

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