The surprising collaboration between Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie in 2023 resulted in the massive success of Barbie at the box office. The film grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide and emerged as the top contender against the highly anticipated Oppenheimer, a documentary about the father of the atomic bomb. Barbie surpassed Oppenheimer both domestically and internationally, solidifying its position as the year's biggest box office success.

Following such a successful run, many anticipated that Gerwig's film would dominate the awards season. However, the Oscar nominations did not reflect this expectation, leaving Barbie fans, including Hillary Clinton, shocked and disappointed. The film received eight nominations, trailing behind Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller and other films such as Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon.

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