Ryan Gosling in furious reaction as Oscars snub Barbie's Margot Robbie and Greta

24 January 2024 , 09:28

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Ryan Gosling was nominated for an Oscar but Margot Robbie was snubbed

This year's Oscars are already causing a stir thanks to controversy surrounding Best Picture nominee Barbie.

The movie was a huge hit with fans over summer 2023 with Margot Robbie starring in the titular role of director Greta Gerwig's adaptation. However, fans have been left reeling after Ken actor Ryan Gosling picked up a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the film, but there was no nomination for either Margot or Greta.

The move has left some - including Ryan himself - stunned that a film about female empowerment has seen only the male star shown recognition by the Academy. Although America Ferreira did get the girls a mention with her nomination for Best Supporting Actress. After the nominations were announced Ryan shared his stance on the situation by paying tribute to both Margot and Greta.

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Ryan starred in the supporting role of Ken to Margot's Barbie (PA)

Margot failed to get a mention for her embodiment of Barbie (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

He said in a statement: “I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films. And I never thought I’d being saying this, but I’m also incredibly honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken.

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“But 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. No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius. To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.

“Against all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture and they made history. Their work should be recognized along with the other very deserving nominees. Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film.”

Ryan has spoken out in support of Margot (-)

Ryan offered comforting words for his female Barbie colleagues (Warner Bros Pictures)

Outraged moviegoers also took to social media to air their disappointment at the lack of recognition for Margot and Greta. One wrote: “Ken getting nominated and not Barbie is honestly so fitting for a film about a man discovering the power of patriarchy in the Real World.” Another posted: “Nominating Ken but not Barbie is so on the nose it hurts."

A third scathed: "I don't pay much attention to award shows. But Ryan Gosling getting a nomination and Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig NOT getting nominations feels like something happening in the Barbie movie to further illustrate the point of the Barbie movie." A fourth social media user offered: "Margot Robbie you deserved so much better I’m sorry."

A fifth questioned: "I am genuinely feeling depressed over the Barbie Oscar nomination snubs, especially Greta’s, like what do women have to do in this world to be simply recognized?"

Ayeesha Walsh