On the nominations the film itself received, Robbie said she, Gerwig and the Barbie cast and crew were “beyond ecstatic” the production received eight nominations in total, which included Ryan Gosling’s Best Supporting Actor nod and America Ferrera’s Best Supporting Actress nomination.
“We set out to do something that would shift culture, affect culture, just make some sort of impact. And it’s already done that, and some, like, way more than we ever dreamed it would. And that is truly the biggest reward that could come out of all of this,” she added, “I’m so, so obviously ecstatic. Everyone getting the nods that they have is incredible, and the Best Picture nod.”
Robbie concluded her comments by telling fans, “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed.”
Gosling has also spoken out amid the snubbing, saying that while he is “extremely honoured” by his own nomination, there is “no Ken without Barbie”, and sharing his disappointment about the Academy’s decision.
Robbie and Gerwig’s snubs weren’t the only surprise snubs in this year’s nominations. Elsewhere, Leonardo DiCaprio was also excluded from the Best Actor category in Killers of the Flower Moon despite his co-stars receiving nominations - Lily Gladstone had her first Academy nomination for Best Actress, and Hollywood alum Robert De Niro was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The film itself is up for Best Picture.
DiCaprio has been nominated seven times since 1994, winning his first Oscar in 2016 for Best Actor for his role in The Revenant.
Other surprise snubs saw Emerald Fennell’s much-discussed Saltburn being left out of the Best Picture category, as were Ben Affleck’s Air, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Paul King’s Wonka and Sean Durkin’s The Iron Claw.
The Oscars will take place on March 11 at 1pm (NZT) and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
