Hillary Clinton faces backlash for cringe reaction to ‘Barbie’ 2024 Oscars snub: ‘And you belong in jail’
nypost.comBarbie” star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig after the pair were snubbed during the 2024 Oscar nominations. “Greta & Margot,” Clinton, 76, wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “While it can sting to win the box office but not take home the gold, your millions of fans love you.”“You’re both so much more than Kenough. #HillaryBarbie,” the former Secretary of State concluded, referring to the film’s Oscar-nominated song “I’m Just Ken.” The post drew many comments from both sides of the political spectrum. “President Hilary Barbie, please know we feel the same way,” one fan wrote on Instagram. “Said from the woman who knows,” a second person stated. “Honestly, this is almost better than winning an Oscar,” declared a third user.
Other users were not thrilled with the former presidential candidate’s statement.“And you belong in jail, Barbie,” political commentator Tomi Lahren wrote. “Stop the war in Gaza instead of playing with Barbie!!
Are you for real,” slammed a second person. “She doesn’t care about pregnant women crushed to death in Gaza but is hurt about elite Hollywood nonsense,” a third person jeered.
Clinton’s words came a mere day after both Robbie, 33, and Gerwig, 40, failed to secure a nomination for Best Actress and Best Director in the 96th annual Academy Awards.Despite the upset, the summer blockbuster received eight nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Picture.
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