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Ryan Gosling Speaks Out Against ‘Barbie’ Oscar Snubs for Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie: ‘To Say I’m Disappointed’ Is an ‘Understatement’


Ryan Gosling expressed gratitude to be Oscar-nominated for playing Ken, but that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's snubs for "Barbie" are "disappointing."

The “Barbie” star, who received a nomination for best supporting actor, spoke out against the Academy’s snubs of Margot Robbie in the category of best actress and Greta Gerwig in best director. And I never thought I’d being saying this, but I’m also incredible honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken,” Gosling’s statement begins. Gerwig and Robbie were two major contenders heading into Tuesday’s nominatons, with many pundits and awards enthusiasts projecting the pair would receive recognition.

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