Ken believes that Margot Robbie is not receiving enough credit for her performance in the hit summer film "Barbie," according to renowned Marvel actor Robert Downey Jr. During a discussion with SAG Award nominees Sterling K. Brown and Willem Dafoe, Downey Jr. expressed his admiration for Robbie's ability to convey emotion with simplicity. He also praised her for actively listening in scenes, which he felt added depth to the film.
Downey Jr.'s comments come in the wake of Robbie and director Greta Gerwig being snubbed for Best Actress and Best Director nominations, respectively. While Robbie and Gerwig have yet to make public statements about the snub, America Ferrera and Ryan Gosling have spoken out in support of their colleagues.
Ferrera, who secured a nomination for Best Supporting Actress, expressed disappointment and described Robbie's performance as "truly unbelievable." Gosling, on the other hand, emphasized that the success of the Barbie film would not have been possible without Gerwig and Robbie's talent and vision.
Hillary Clinton also chimed in on the matter, expressing her support for Robbie and Gerwig and acknowledging the disappointment of not receiving Oscar nominations. Despite the outpouring of support, former Academy board member Whoopi Goldberg claimed that there are no snubs in the Oscars and that movie choices are subjective.
Overall, the industry seems divided on whether Robbie and Gerwig were deserving of nominations, but their colleagues and fans continue to rally behind them.