John Stamos has expressed his disappointment and called it a "twist of irony" that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the leading ladies of "Barbie," were not nominated for Best Director and Best Actress at this year's Oscars. In response to the snub, Stamos recreated a scene from the film on social media, with his wife Caitlin McHugh playing Barbie and himself playing Ken. Stamos praised the film for its critical success and cultural impact, tackling feminist themes and challenging patriarchal norms. He called on everyone to re-watch "Barbie" and show support for Gerwig and Robbie.
The Oscars snub has also prompted other stars from the film to speak out. America Ferrera, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in the film, expressed her disappointment at the lack of recognition for Gerwig and Robbie. She praised Gerwig for her directorial efforts and Robbie for her exceptional acting skills. Ferrera believes that Robbie's talent may have made her work appear effortless, leading people to underestimate her achievements.
In response to his Best Supporting Actor nomination, Ryan Gosling acknowledged the contributions of Gerwig and Robbie, saying that there would be no Ken without Barbie and without the two actresses who were responsible for the success of the film.
Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie have yet to comment on the Oscars snub. Despite the lack of nominations for Best Director, Gerwig's films, including "Lady Bird," "Little Women," and "Barbie," have all received Best Picture nominations in the past.