Ryan Gosling Disappointed Margot Robbie And Greta Gerwig Not Entered Oscar Nominations

Ryan Gosling (Warner Bros.)

JAKARTA - Ryan Gosling felt mixed with the 2024 Oscars after his nomination was announced. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor thanks to his acting in the Barbie film, but he was not entirely happy.

In a statement released, Gosling was disappointed that Barbie director Greta Gerwig and her main character Margot Robbie were not nominated. According to him, the two women were figures who played a major role in Barbie's success.

"There is no Ken without Barbie, and there are no Barbie films without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, two of the most responsible people for the film being celebrated globally and making history," Ryan Gosling quoted People as saying.

"There is no acknowledgment that anyone in this film may get without their talent, fortitude, and genius," he continued.

Furthermore, Gosling felt that their hard work was like getting attention, especially nominations for the category they were doing.

"Against all the obstacles with just a pair of soulless dolls, minimally dressed, and fortunately they don't haveIIs, they make us laugh, they break our hearts, they push for culture and they make history," he said.

"Their work must be recognized along with other worthy nominations." he continued.

Greta Gerwig and her husband, Noah Baumbach, received an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Barbie film also received nominations from the category of costumes and production designs. Another acting category is also obtained by America Ferrera for Best Supporting Actress.

Ryan Gosling also received a nomination for the song I'm Just Ken in the Best Original Song category. The song from the Barbie film What Was I Made For also received a nomination.

"I feel very honored to be nominated by my colleagues and amazing artists in one year where there are so many great films. And I never thought I would say this, but I am also very honored and proud that this is because I play a plastic doll called Ken," he said.