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Why Greta Gerwig's Oscar Snub for 'Barbie' Stirred Hollywood: The Inside Scoop

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Find out why Greta Gerwig's absence from the Best Director nominations for 'Barbie' shocked everyone! 🍿

Greta Gerwig, the talented director behind the blockbuster hit 'Barbie,' found herself at the center of controversy after being snubbed for a Best Director nomination at the Oscars. While 'Barbie' secured a coveted best-picture nomination and received eight nods in total, Gerwig's exclusion left fans and industry insiders baffled. The buzz around Ryan Gosling's disappointment at Gerwig and Margot Robbie's omission further fueled conversations about the Oscars' surprising decisions.

Hollywood veteran John Stamos even joined the chorus of disappointment, recreating a 'Barbie' scene with his wife Caitlin McHugh and expressing his disbelief at Gerwig and Robbie's snubs. Ryan Gosling, who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in 'Barbie,' echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need to recognize their outstanding work.

The internet erupted with theories and debates, with many questioning the Academy's failure to acknowledge the contributions of Gerwig and Robbie. From Whoopi Goldberg's defense of the Oscars to Hillary Clinton weighing in on the issue, the Oscar snubs for 'Barbie' stirred up a storm in Tinseltown.

In a surprising twist, the real reason behind the snub and Hollywood's take on ambition, as seen through Gerwig and Bradley Cooper's perceived snubs, shed light on the intricate dynamics of the film industry. With the ongoing discussions about diversity, recognition, and ambition in Hollywood, the Oscars' decisions continue to spark heated conversations and debates, shaping the future of filmmaking.

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Why Greta Gerwig Was Snubbed for a Best Director Nomination (The New York Times)

Barbie” scored a best-picture nomination and scooped up eight nods overall. Several factors could have led to Gerwig's omission.

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Ryan Gosling 'disappointed' at Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's ... (BBC News)

The actor, who played Ken in Barbie, says Gerwig and Robbie's work "should be recognised".

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John Stamos and Wife Caitlin McHugh Recreate 'Barbie' Scene ... (PEOPLE.com)

John Stamos shared his disappointment with the 2024 Oscar nominations, and snubs of 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie, following the ...

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Ryan Gosling, Oscar nominated for "Barbie" role, speaks out after ... (CBS News)

"Barbie" was nominated for eight awards, but director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie were notably snubbed. Ryan Gosling, who was nominated, ...

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Ryan Gosling disappointed Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie aren't ... (NBC News)

Ryan Gosling is "disappointed" that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, two of the women who spearheaded the blockbuster hit "Barbie" were snubbed in Tuesday's ...

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Greta Gerwig snubbed for best director and other Oscar nominations ... (The Associated Press)

Cue all the “did 'Barbie' direct itself” snark. But Greta Gerwig not being among the five best director nominees for this year's Oscars is one of the ...

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Hollywood Is Still One Big Mojo Dojo Casa House (Vulture)

The Oscars snubbed Greta Gerwig and Celine Song in the Best Director category, telling us what we already knew: Hollywood is still one big mojo dojo casa ...

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Oscars 2024: The real reason Barbie's Greta Gerwig and Margot ... (BBC News)

With many shocked by the Academy's failure to recognise the work of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie at yesterday's Oscar nominations – what was behind it ...

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Ryan Gosling speaks out on Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's ... (WPVI-TV)

Ryan Gosling says he's disappointed that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig weren't nominated in their respective Oscar categories for "Barbie."

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America Ferrera on Barbie Oscar Snubs for Greta Gerwig, Margot ... (Variety)

America Ferrera celebrated her first Oscar nomination on Facetime with the 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' and weighs in on the 'Barbie' snubs.

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Ryan Gosling speaks out on Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's ... (KFSN-TV)

Ryan Gosling says he's disappointed that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig weren't nominated in their respective Oscar categories for "Barbie."

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The Internet Has a Surprising Theory About Greta Gerwig's Barbie Oscars Snub (TIME)

Since the 2024 Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday, Barbie fans have been quick to point out that the lack of nominations for director Greta Gerwig and titular actor Margot Robbie felt like an ironic snub. The summer blockbuster racked up ...

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Hillary Clinton says Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig are 'more than ... (NBC News)

Hillary Clinton is the latest prominent voice to speak out against the Oscar snubs of "Barbie" star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig.

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Greta Gerwig, Bradley Cooper, and the Strange Curse of Ambition (TIME)

Perceived snubs for Greta Gerwig and Bradley Cooper tell us something about how Oscar voters think about ambition.

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Greta Gerwig wasn't the only director overlooked for an Oscar ... (CNN)

There is rightfully much conversation about “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig and the films star Margot Robbie not being nominated Tuesday for Academy Awards.

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Whoopi Goldberg Defends Oscars After Margot Robbie, Greta ... (PEOPLE.com)

Whoopi Goldberg defended the Oscars on 'The View' Wednesday, amid backlash over Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's lack of nominations for 'Barbie'

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Ryan Gosling calls out Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscars ... (NBC Southern California)

Ryan Gosling had a bittersweet response to his Oscar nomination after learning "Barbie" collaborators Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig got snubbed.

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Ryan Gosling 'disappointed' about Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig's ... (KFYR-TV)

(CNN) - “Barbie” was ...

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Hillary Clinton reacts to Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig Oscars snub ... (CBS News)

"Barbie" scored a total of eight Academy Award nominations, including for best picture, but Robbie did not get nominated for best actress, and Greta Gerwig ...

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