Every year, there is some excitement around the Oscar nominations as fans discuss which films and stars should have received more credit but didn't.

Few, however, have sparked as much online indignation as the ones directed against the summer smash "Barbie," whose female protagonist and director missed the shortlist. "Barbie" is a clever parody on the challenges women face in getting acknowledged for their abilities.

In particular, like the man portraying Ken did.

Novelist Brad Meltzer posted on social media, saying, "Nominating Ken but not Barbie is the plot of the movie."

When the Oscar nominations were revealed on Tuesday, several of the top categories were thought to be guaranteed to include Greta Gerwig's explosive hit, which effortlessly blended social critique with bubblegum pop culture to earn over $1 billion at the box office.

Simu Liu, an actress who also plays Ken, praised the ladies for their tireless efforts in making the film "Barbie"

Director Gerwig and actress Margot Robbie were both thought to be in the running for the highest honors in Hollywood, having previously received several nominations for previous accolades.

Although the movie received an astounding eight nominations, including the coveted Best Picture, Gerwig and Robbie were not included in the director and leading actress categories.

One of the first to speak up was Ryan Gosling, who was nominated for a supporting actor award for his role as Ken.

"No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius," he said.

"To say that I'm disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement."

Simu Liu, an actress who also plays Ken, praised the ladies for their tireless efforts in making "Barbie" the film that it is.

Simu Liu, an actress who also plays Ken, praised the ladies for their tireless efforts in making the film "Barbie"
"Together, they ignited a movement, made a difference in the world, and revitalized the film industry. They are deserving of everything. On social media, he posted, "They ARE everything."

Furthermore, not just the people who were in the film were irritated.

Charlotte Clymer posted on X, the former Twitter platform, "Let me see if I understand this: the Academy nominated 'Barbie' for Best Picture (eight nominations total) - a film about women being sidelined and rendered invisible in patriarchal structures - but not the woman who directed the film."

Hillary Clinton, a previous contender for the US presidency, offered her perspective on Wednesday as the outcry grew.


Clinton had a sizable majority in the popular vote, but the electoral college's mathematical formula caused her to lose the 2016 election to Donald Trump.

"Margot & Greta, Millions of people adore you, even if it might be painful to win at the box office but not win the gold. Both of you are far more than Kenough. #HillaryBarbie "On X, she posted.

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