Margot Robbie took a daring leap with her portrayal of Barbie in a bold experiment, and it paid off immensely. The film became the highest-grossing movie of 2023, and Robbie's performance garnered widespread acclaim, along with Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken. Her work has been recognized by prestigious award events such as The Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, where she received nominations for Best Actress.

However, the recently announced Oscar nominations have shockingly left Robbie out of the Best Actress category. This is surprising considering the buzz surrounding her and the film.

While it may not be expected for her to win the award, many believed she would at least secure a nomination.

The Oscars seem to have taken a different approach in their decision-making process for the nominations. Robbie's fans and supporters of the film will undoubtedly be disappointed with the Academy's choice to exclude her. Interestingly, Leonardo DiCaprio also did not make it to the Best Actors list, despite being nominated for other awards. The Academy has certainly made some bold and unexpected choices.

On a positive note, Cillian Murphy has received his first Oscar nomination for his outstanding performance in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. After winning a Golden Globe for Best Actor, this is another reason to celebrate for Murphy. Robert Downey Jr. also received his third Oscar nomination for the same film. However, Murphy may face tough competition from Paul Giamatti, who won the Best Actor award at the Critics Choice Awards. These two actors are expected to be the leading contenders for the award.

Bradley Cooper's remarkable work in Maestro could also be a contender for the award, but only time will tell who will come out on top.

The Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024, and Murphy's fans are eager to see if he will finally receive the recognition he deserves.