Greta Gerwig Responds to Oscar Snubs and Says She’s ‘Happy,’ Reveals a ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Script Was Written Before ‘Barbie’ Started Filming
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Greta Gerwig finally commented on the “Barbie” Oscar snubs heard around the world, telling Time magazine that it’s wonderful she’s still nominated for an Academy Award despite missing out on a best director nomination.
Gerwig is nominated for adapted screenplay thanks to “Barbie.” Controversy has surrounded the 2024 Oscar noms ever since Gerwig was snubbed for best director and Margot Robbie was snubbed for best actress.
Robbie is also still Oscar nominated this year for best picture as one of the “Barbie” producers. “Of course I wanted it for Margot,” Gerwig told Time. “But I’m just happy we all get to be there together.
A friend’s mom said to me, ‘I can’t believe you didn’t get nominated.’ I said, ‘But I did. I got an Oscar nomination.’ She was like, ‘Oh, that’s wonderful for you!’ I was like, ‘I know!’” While Gerwig’s Oscar-nominated “Barbie” actors Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera have both expressed disappointment with the Academy for snubbing Gerwig and Robbie, the two powerhouse women aren’t too phased. “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” Robbie said about the snubs during a SAG-AFTRA conversation. “Obviously, I think Greta should be nominated as a director.
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