America Ferrera Reacts to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscars Snubs for Barbie: 'Incredibly Disappointed'
2024/01/23

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As America Ferrera celebrates her Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in "Barbie," she expresses disappointment that her costar Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig were not nominated in their respective categories. Ferrera acknowledges the hard work and talent of both Gerwig and Robbie, stating that Gerwig deserves the Best Director nomination for her exceptional work in creating a global phenomenon out of "Barbie." She also praises Robbie's acting skills, describing her as a magician on screen. Despite their snubs, both Gerwig and Robbie were nominated in other prestigious award ceremonies, such as the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics Choice Awards.

Ferrera is proud to bring Latiné representation to this year's Academy Awards alongside her fellow Latiné nominees. She hopes that the Academy's recognition of diverse voices will continue to grow. Ferrera also expresses her excitement and gratitude towards her "Barbie" family for their achievements. She acknowledges the historic and industry impact that Gerwig and Robbie have made with the film, stating that their contributions will be felt for generations to come.

The 96th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 10, from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.

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