The way audiences embraced the finished film as an instant classic has proven her right.
The film received a total of eight nominations, including in categories like Best Production Design and Best Costumes.
Greta has done just about everything that a director could do to deserve it.
It feels disappointing to not see her on that list.
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She added about Robbie, What Margot achieved as an actress is truly unbelievable.
One of the things about Margot as an actress is how easy she makes everything look.
She brings so much heart and humor and depth and joy and fun to the character.
In my book, shes a master.
These were Ferreras off-the-cuff but earnest remarks to a question during an interview about her nomination.
To say that Im disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.
Their work should be recognized along with the other very deserving nominees.
In terms of cultural impact, it is a difficult point to argue with.
No, were doing it well!
the bearded exec laughs.
We just hide it better now.
Ferrera had a much less competitive category.
So there was more room forBarbieto find support there.
Nonetheless, Robbies omission appears all the more damning after Gerwig was likewise passed over for Best Director.
More disquieting still is it following her infamous snub forLittle Women, which was ignored for directing in 2020.