The Hollywood community was left shocked on Tuesday as the creators of the film "Barbie," Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, were snubbed by the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Actress. Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling received a nomination for his role as Ken in the film. The reasoning behind the snub has been the subject of much speculation, with some attributing it to sexism or snobbery. One Oscar voter expressed their opinion, stating, "Greta deserved the nomination.

Another Hollywood source criticized the snub, given that "Barbie" earned nearly $1.5 billion at the box office, and was released during a challenging period for the industry. They argued that the movie revitalized the industry and that this kind of thinking hinders its progress.

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