Barbie Director Greta Gerwig Breaks Silence On Oscar Nomination Snub: I Wanted It For...

Greta Gerwig has finally broken her silence on Barbie not being nominated in Best Director and Best Actress categories at Acemy Awards 2024. Despite becoming highest-grossing film in cinematic industry, Greta’s directorial being sidelined in major categories came as a shock to many. Although film did bag nominations in eight or categories, Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's not receiving nominations became biggest highlight after official announcement. Days after snub, director of pink fable, Greta has finally reacted. 

Greta Gerwig says she wanted it for Margot Robbie 

In her Time profile for magazine’s annual Women of Year list, Greta said, “Of course I wanted it for Margot. But I’m just happy we all get to be re toger.” A friend’s mom said to me, ‘I can’t believe you didn’t get nominated,” recalled Greta. 

“I said, ‘But I did. I got an Oscar nomination.’ She was like, ‘Oh, that’s wonderful for you!’ I was like, ‘I know!'”

Barbie has received eight nominations. Ryan Gosling received nomination for Best Supporting Actor, America Ferrera for Best Supporting Actress, Best Picture, apted Screenplay, Costume Design, Production Design and Best Original Song. 

Margot Robbie believes Greta Gerwig did a once-in-a-lifetime thing 

In a discussion with Variety, Margot Robbie finally dressed not getting a nomination in Best Actress category for Barbie. While actress did not express remorse for her snub, she did voice her discontent about film’s director Greta Gerwig not receiving a nomination. actress said, “re’s no way to feel s when you know you’re this blessed. Obviously, I think Greta should be nominated as a director. What she did is a once-in-a-career, once-in-a-lifetime thing. What she pulled off, it really is. But it’s been an incredible year for all films.”