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... both she and Margot should have been nominated, but this is the world we still live in."

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.

One of the few female directors nominated, Justine Triet, expressed her surprise at the lack of representation. She stated, "I was surprised because there are no more women beside me." The same sentiment was echoed by another Academy member, who argued that the institution should recognize the accomplishments of more than one woman.

Although Gerwig and Robbie were not recognized, America Ferrera, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in "Barbie," voiced her disappointment in the omission of her female colleagues. She praised Gerwig's directing skills and recognized Robbie's incredible talent, noting how effortlessly she makes acting appear.

Gosling, in response to his nomination, humbly acknowledged the importance of Gerwig and Robbie in the success of "Barbie." He stated, "There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film.

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