Barbie has created the biggest Hollywood virtue signal fest in recent memory. Now Margot Robbie and Robert Downey Jr., not wanting to miss out on the fun, have joined other movie stars and even Hillary Clinton.
The film Barbie has received significant feminist praise and a total of eight nominations spanning various categories. Notable among these nominations are Ryan Gosling’s nod for Best Supporting Actor and America Ferrera’s acknowledgment for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, the film has been recognized in categories such as Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay (credited to Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach), Costume Design, Production Design, and Best Original Song, specifically for “I’m Just Ken” and “What Was I Made For?”
In response to the Oscar nominations, Margot Robbie, who portrays a leading role in Barbie, shared her thoughts on the absence of certain recognitions, particularly highlighting the omission of Greta Gerwig from the Best Director category. Robbie conveyed her sentiment, stating, “There is no way to feel sad” about the nominations. She waxed on about Gerwig’s supposed directorial prowess, asserting that her contribution to the film warranted recognition at the Oscars. Despite Gerwig and Robbie not securing nominations for Best Director and Best Actress, respectively, Robbie maintained a positive outlook on the film’s success, expressing gratitude for the recognition it received.
Not to be left out of the drama, Robert Downey Jr. voiced his belief that Margot Robbie’s performance in Barbie deserved more acclaim during a discussion with fellow actors. Robert Downey Jr. commended Robbie for her ability to convey depth and emotion through subtle gestures, highlighting the power of restraint in acting. Robert Downey Jr. underscored the significance of attentive listening in performance, citing Robbie’s portrayal as a prime example of effective screen presence. Robert Downey Jr. praised her for elevating pivotal moments in the film through her nuanced reactions, illustrating the collaborative effort between actors and directors in crafting scenes.
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Robert Downey Jr. emphasized, “Margot Robbie is not getting enough credit, in my opinion,” using her performance in Barbie as a testament to his point. He lauded Robbie for her portrayal, particularly in moments of quiet intensity, where her reactions added layers of complexity to the narrative. Robert Downey Jr. highlighted the importance of recognizing the subtleties in acting, noting that Robbie’s performance exemplified the power of understatement on screen.
Ryan Gosling, who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Barbie, has previously echoed sentiments of disappointment regarding the absence of Robbie and Gerwig in their respective categories. Gosling harped on the integral roles played by Gerwig and Robbie in shaping the film’s narrative and overall impact. He expressed disappointment at their exclusion from the nominations, emphasizing their “significance” to the film’s success.
Gosling stated, “There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie,” underscoring the contributions of both individuals to the film’s production. He lamented their oversight in the nominations, asserting that their talent, dedication, and creativity were instrumental in the film’s achievements.
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I’m so sick of hearing about Barbie, not getting Best Actress and Best Director nominations.