Gosling breaks silence on Robbie’s Oscars snub
Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling has released a statement after Barbie star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig were shockingly snubbed from the Oscars.
Gosling, who has been nominated for best supporting actor for his role as Ken, said despite being “extremely honoured”, there was “no Ken without Barbie”.
The star said he was hugely disappointed that Robbie and Gerwig had not been recognised by the Oscars committee for their work in bringing the blockbuster Barbie movie to life. He said the movie would not have been possible without Robbie and Gerwig’s “talent, grit and genius”.
“I am extremely honoured to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films,” Gosling said.
“And I never thought I’d being saying this, but I’m also incredibly honoured and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken.
“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 historymaking, globally-celebrated film.
“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 recognised along with the other very deserving nominees.
“Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film.”
Ferrera, who plays Mattel worker Gloria in the film, is up for a best supporting actress Oscar.