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The 2024 Academy Award nominations sparked some major controversy, particularly surrounding the film "Barbie." While the movie received a Best Picture nomination, its director, Greta Gerwig, and star, Margot Robbie, were surprisingly not in the Best Director and Best Actress categories list. This triggered a wave of online debate and discussion, with various perspectives from people, including Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken.

Supporters of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie:

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Many fans and critics argued that Gerwig's direction and Robbie's performance deserved Oscar recognition. Some pointed towards potential gender bias within the Academy, even though the Barbie movie was mainly about the patriarchy and how Barbie is shattering these basic "patriarchal" standards.

Some people argued that the online outrage was excessive, suggesting that award recognition shouldn't define a film's value or overshadow its achievements. A few critics questioned whether "Barbie" itself warranted significant Oscar nominations, arguing that nostalgia and marketing might have inflated its critical acclaim. The controversy also unfolded within the larger context of ongoing discussions about diversity and inclusion within the Academy and the film industry as a whole.

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However, some said that "Barbie" did receive some Oscar recognition. Gerwig and her co-writer were nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, and America Ferrera received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in the film.