Ryan Gosling breaks silence on Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig ‘Barbie’ Oscar snubs: Their ‘scantily clad, crotchless dolls made history’

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Kenough. Ryan Gosling is showing his support for his “Barbie” co-star Margot Robbie and the film’s director Greta Gerwig after they were both snubbed in the Best Actress and Best Director Oscar categories respectively. “I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films,” Gosling, who received an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actor, said in a statement obtained by The Post. “And I never thought I’d be saying this, but I’m also incredibly honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken,” he continued. “But there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film.”“The Notebook” star continued, “No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius.

To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.”“Against all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture and they made history.

Their work should be recognized along with the other very deserving nominees.”Gosling signed off, “Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferreraand the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film.”Robbie and Gerwig have yet to publicly addressed their snubs. “The Wolf of Wall Street” alum, however, is up for a Best Picture nomination for producing “Barbie.”Gerwig is also honored with the Best Picture nom and makes history as only the third-ever female director.