Barbie continues to be a cultural phenomenon, thanks to the efforts of Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling. Fans and the cast were excited and hopeful for Oscar nominations for their work. However, their dreams were shattered when both Gerwig and Robbie were snubbed for Best Director and Best Actress nominations at the prestigious awards. Gosling, who received a nomination himself, expressed his disappointment in a statement.

The exclusion of Gerwig and Robbie from the nominations was shocking considering their roles as the driving forces behind the success of last year's biggest films.

As fans and netizens took to the internet to express their disappointment and criticize the Academy, Gosling released a statement voicing his support for his colleagues. He acknowledged that his own nomination would not have been possible without their involvement in the film, stating their work should be recognized alongside other deserving nominees.

America Ferrera, who played a supporting role in Barbie, also expressed her disappointment over the snub of her co-stars. She praised Gerwig for her directorial skills and Robbie for her exceptional acting abilities, emphasizing how effortless she made everything look on screen.

Amidst the criticism and disappointment, fans have called on the Academy to increase the number of nominations to accommodate the growing number of blockbuster films being released each year.

Barbie can be streamed on Max, while the 2024 Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC on March 10, 2024.