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The “Barbie Snub” Isn’t Misogyny—Here’s Why
Every year, there’s talk of which films have been “snubbed” at the Oscars. But this year’s nominations set the internet ablaze when fan favorites Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were shut out of their respective categories.
By Jillian Schroeder5 min read
Despite topping the box office by a high margin and becoming the go-to topic of conversation in 2023, Barbie didn’t bring in all the nominations it was expected to. Greta Gerwig, considered a shoo-in nominee, failed to make the Best Director list, and Robbie’s performance as Barbie failed to receive recognition – and their fans really aren’t happy about it.