This Barbie knows a thing or two about a major upset.
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton had words of encouragement for “Barbie” 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.
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.©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
“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.
“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.”Instagram/Hillary Clinton
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.
Several members of the cast sounded off on the shocking turn of events.
Despite the upset, the summer blockbuster received eight nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Picture.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
“I was incredibly disappointed that they weren’t nominated,” America Ferrera told Variety shortly after being nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the film.
“Greta has done just about everything that a director could do to deserve it. This world, and taking something that didn’t have inherent value to most people and making it a global phenomenon. It feels disappointing to not see her on that list,” Ferrera, 39, continued.
“What Margot achieved as an actress is truly unbelievable,” the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” alum continued. “One of the things about Margot as an actress is how easy she makes everything look.”
Robbie’s co-star Ryan Gosling also issued a statement condemning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
“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,” he continued.”No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius.”Warner Bros. Pictures via AP
Fererra, who delivers a moving monologue during the film’s penultimate scene, believes that many people were “fooled into thinking that the work seems easy.”
“Margot is a magician as an actress in front of the screen, and it was one of the honors of my career to get to witness her pull off the amazing performance she did,” Fererra concluded.
Robbie’s co-star Ryan Gosling also issued a statement condemning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton had words of encouragement for “Barbie” star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig after the pair were snubbed during the 2024 Oscar nominations on Tuesday.Getty Images
Neither Robbie nor Gerwig has commented on the snub.Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
“I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films,” Gosling, 43, blasted. “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.”
“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,” he 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,” the “Notebook” alum stated. “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.”
Neither Robbie nor Gerwig has commented on the snub.
Jimmy Kimmel will host the Oscars from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, which will broadcast live on ABC on March 10.
