shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > Entertainment News > Hollywood News > Article > Ryan Gosling strongly reacts to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwigs Oscars snub To say Im disappointed would be an understatement

Ryan Gosling strongly reacts to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscars snub: To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement

Updated on: 24 January,2024 08:55 AM IST  |  Mumbai
mid-day online correspondent |

Oscars 2024: After Barbie star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig get no nomination, actor Ryan Gosling who played Ken came in their support and called out The Academy

Ryan Gosling strongly reacts to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscars snub: To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement

Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie and Great Gerwig on the sets of Barbie

The race to the 96th annual Academy Awards has picked up the momentum. On Tuesday, the nominations for the upcoming edition of the Oscars 2024 were announced. The biggest disappointment came in the form of the Greta Gerwig directorial ‘Barbie’ as it failed to get nominated in the Best Director and Actress in a Leading Role category. Social media users were furious that the female force behind the biggest box office film in the USA last year was snubbed by the Oscars. However, Ryan Gosling who played Ken was nominated under the Best Supporting Actor category.


Like many netizens, Ryan Gosling also expressed his dismay at the Oscars 2024 snub of his 'Barbie' co-star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig. Apart from Ryan, actress America Ferrera also earned a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category. However, 'Barbie' missing from several important categories left netizens in shock and disappointed. 


Actor Ryan Gosling released a statement after his co-star and director were not acknowledged by The Academy Awards


"I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films,” the Notebook actor penned a long note.

He added, “And I never thought I’d be saying this, but I’m also incredibly honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken.” Citing that there is no existence of Ken without Barbie he said, “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.”

He added, "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 recognised along with the other very deserving nominees".

Concluding the note, Ryan wrote, "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".

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK