Hollywood was taken by surprise when the creators of 'Barbie,' Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, were snubbed by the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Actress. Instead, Ryan Gosling received a nomination for his role as Ken in the Oscar-nominated film.
The decision to overlook Gerwig and Robbie has led to theories ranging from sexism to snobbery within the industry. One Oscar voter expressed their disappointment, stating, 'Greta deserved the nomination... both she and Margot should have been nominated, but this is the world we still live in.' Another source in Hollywood categorized their omissions as a 'snub,' given that 'Barbie' made nearly $1.5 billion at the box office during a period of industry challenges.
