The countdown to the Oscars has already begun, and this morning the stars who will be competing in the 2024 edition were finally revealed. Some have become nominees for the first time, but others have been completely ignored, causing a great uproar among many viewers who were following the live broadcast minute by minute.
One of the biggest snubs was directed at Margot Robbie, who is not nominated as Actress in a Leading Role for bringing Barbie to life in the film directed by Greta Gerwig. That’s right, the actress only managed to secure a nomination as a producer. This has caused a huge wave of memes and various reactions on social media, with many supporting the star.
It’s not the first time this year that various award ceremonies have surprised everyone with different snubs. However, it’s inevitable. Not everyone was going to pass the test, as there could only be a select number of nominees in each of the categories. The snubs are plentiful and here, check out all of these and the biggest surprises…
Margot Robbie was ignored in the Actress in a Leading Role category
The biggest snub of the 2024 Oscars was starred by Margot Robbie. Despite being nominated as a producer in the Best Picture category, she was completely ignored in the Actress in a Leading Role list. This not only caused a huge surprise but also a lot of indignation on social media, especially since Ryan Gosling managed to secure a spot in the Best Supporting Actor category.
The outrage is total, and it’s not just the fans or viewers of the film who have spoken out against these nominations; many journalists and critics have also expressed their opinions on this. Maureen Lee Lenker was one of them and wrote in Entertainment News:
“While Ryan Gosling’s Ken generated a million memes, and America Ferrera delivered the film’s grand speech, it was Robbie who grounded Barbie and gave her heart. All of this, along with a cavalcade of Barbie moments on the red carpet, somehow wasn’t enough for the Academy to recognize that Robbie elevated Barbie from mere plastic to cinematic gold”.
Greta Gerwig was not nominated for Directing
Although Barbie received a total of eight nominations, Greta did not secure a place in the iconic Directing category. The producer, director, and actress still has a chance to win another golden statuette for Best Picture, a category she shares with other colleagues, including Margot herself, who was a producer of the film.
Once again, there are more men than women in the Best Director category, but slowly the Academy seems to be reversing this trend, although the 2024 edition was not one of those moments. Gerwig not only turned the typical Barbie story into an anthem of empowerment for all women, especially the young ones, but she also turned it into a box office success.
Maureen Lee Lenker also shared her opinion on the official Entertainment News page, and when it came to discussing the terrible snub that involved the director, she stated, “Perhaps Gerwig can console herself with her own words: Always stand out and always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged”.
Charles Melton, once again ignored
Charles Melton is one of the actors who has been struggling the most when it comes to nominations. It’s not the first time he has been ignored, and this has left a quite bitter taste. Many have criticized the organizations, especially those who decide who is nominated and who is not, as the young actor’s work in May December was extraordinary.
Critics have praised his portrayal of Joe Yoo, a husband with issues who must grapple with the intense foundations he carved for his eventual marriage. However, industry award ceremonies like the SAG and the BAFTA had different plans for him, as he did not make it onto any of the lists.
Julianne Moore was left out
Yes, Julianne Moore was left out of the Best Supporting Actress category for May December, and this has caused quite a surprise. The acclaimed star is the one who brought Gracie to life in this story, which was inspired by true events. Despite starting the season with strong critical support, it was not enough to secure a spot at the 2024 Oscars.
Oscars 2024: All nominations
Best picture
American Fiction
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Best actor
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Colman Domingo, Rustin
Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction
Best actress
Annette Bening, Nyad
Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon
Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall
Carey Mulligan, Maestro
Emma Stone, Poor Things
Best supporting actor
Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction
Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon
Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
Ryan Gosling, Barbie
Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things
Best supporting actress
Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
America Ferrera, Barbie
Jodie Foster, Nyad
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
Best director
Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest
Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon
Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
International feature film
Io Capitano, Italy
Perfect Days, Japan
Society of the Snow, Spain
The Teachers’ Lounge, Germany
The Zone of Interest, United Kingdom
Animated feature film
The Boy and the Heron
Elemental
Nimona
Robot Dreams
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Adapted screenplay
American Fiction
Barbie
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Original screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Maestro
May December
Past Lives
Visual effects
The Creator
Godzilla Minus One
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
Original score
American Fiction
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Original song
It Never Went Away from American Symphony
I’m Just Ken from Barbie
What Was I Made For? from Barbie
The Fire Inside from Flamin’ Hot
Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) from Killers of the Flower Moon
Documentary feature film
20 Days in Mariupol
Bobi Wine: The People’s President
The Eternal Memory
Four Daughters
To Kill a Tiger
Cinematography
El Conde
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Costume design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Animated short film
Letter to a Pig
Ninety-Five Senses
Our Uniform
Pachyderme
War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko
Live action short film
The After
Invincible
Knight of Fortune
Red, White and Blue
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Documentary short film
The ABCs of Book Banning
The Barber of Little Rock
Island in Between
The Last Repair Shop
Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó
Film editing
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Sound
The Creator
Maestro
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
The Zone of Interest
Production design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Makeup and hairstyling
Golda
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Society of the Snow