Ryan Gosling 'disappointed' at Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's Oscar snubs

Ryan Gosling expressed disappointment at the Oscar snubs for Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie. The actor, known for his role as Ken in “Barbie,” believes that their work deserves recognition.

The actor Ryan Gosling, who played Ken in Barbie, says Gerwig and Robbie’s work “should be recognised”.

Gosling expressed his “honored” sentiment upon receiving a nomination for best supporting actor for his role as Ken, a plastic doll. He acknowledged the integral connection between Ken and Barbie, emphasizing the importance of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie in bringing the Barbie movie to life.

Although expectations were high for Gerwig and Robbie to be nominated in the best director and best actress categories respectively, they received recognition in other areas. Robbie earned a nod as a producer in the best picture category, while Gerwig, alongside her husband Noah Baumbach, secured a nomination for best adapted screenplay.

Barbie emerged as the top-grossing film of 2023, raking in an impressive $1.44 billion (£1.14 billion) worldwide.

In a statement provided to CBS, the BBC’s US media partner, Gosling expressed his deep honor at being nominated by his colleagues alongside such extraordinary artists in a year filled with exceptional films.

Simultaneously, the Canadian actor attributed the historic success of the celebrated film to Gerwig and Robbie, referring to them as the individuals most pivotal to its creation.

Gosling emphasized that the talent, determination, and brilliance of Gerwig and Robbie were indispensable to the film’s success, and he expressed profound disappointment that they were not nominated in their respective categories.

Describing the two as instrumental figures, Gosling highlighted their ability to elicit laughter, evoke emotions, challenge societal norms, and contribute to the making of cinematic history. He underscored the importance of recognizing their work alongside the other highly deserving nominees.

Gosling expressed his joy for America Ferrera, who received an unexpected nomination for best supporting actress, and he congratulated all the remarkable artists who played a pivotal role in creating such a groundbreaking film. Ferrera, while appreciative of her own nomination, expressed deep disappointment over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie not being acknowledged in the prominent nomination categories. The Barbie film, in total, secured eight nominations, including one for best picture.

Social media was abuzz with disappointment from film enthusiasts over the Academy’s selections. Some expressed dismay at the snubs for Robbie and Gerwig, finding the inclusion of Gosling ironic in light of the film’s feminist and patriarchy-themed message. One fan commented, “The nomination of Ken instead of Barbie perfectly mirrors the film’s narrative of a man awakening to the influence of patriarchy in the real world.”

However, some argued that the nominations aligned with the Academy’s typical choices. Despite Barbie’s commercial success, supporters contended that films of superior quality were rightfully recognized. A post on X emphasized, “[It’s] objectively funny that lead actresses from two outstanding films, Anatomy of a Fall and Killers of the Flower Moon (along with a female director for the former), received nominations. The absence of the two-hour advertisement for Mattel shouldn’t lead us to pretend it’s a significant injustice.”

Pete Hammond from Deadline highlighted the Academy’s infrequent recognition of comedic performances, suggesting this as the reason for Robbie’s omission. On the other hand, Ferrera’s active presence on the campaign circuit, where her impactful monologue, the film’s most serious moment, was prominently featured, was noted as a contributing factor to her nomination.

In a different realm, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” emerges as a major blockbuster, taking the lead with an impressive 13 nominations. Acting accolades include nominations for Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Robert Downey Jr, while Nolan secures a nomination for Best Director.

Following closely behind, “Poor Things,” a film centered around an intriguing premise of an infant’s brain transplanted into an adult woman’s body, earns the distinction of being the second-most nominated film, receiving a total of 11 nominations.

Mark your calendars for the 96th Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, scheduled to take place on March 10th in the vibrant city of Los Angeles.