Recently, the nominations for the 2024 Oscars were released. The Barbie movie scored a few nominations such as Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera for actors and actresses in a supporting role, but lead actress, Margot Robbie who played Barbie, and director, Greta Gerwig, didn’t receive a nomination. Students at DePaul Prep share their opinions on the Academy’s choice of nominations.
Angelina Girardin- Junior
Have you seen the Barbie movie and what did you think of it?
“I feel like it was very empowering to women around the world and it had a very powerful message.”
How do you feel about Ryan Gosling getting nominated for an Oscar but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn’t?
“I feel like Ryan Gosling deserved it, but I also feel like Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie deserved recognition. Greta Gerwig is an amazing director and Margot Robbie is an amazing actress and they played female roles who didn’t get as much recognition as Ryan Gosling did.”
Do you think Margot Robbie played a more important role than Ryan Gosling?
“I think they complemented each other and the movie wouldn’t have worked well without them working together.”
Do you think the academy’s choice was due to the popularity of the actor?
“I don’t think so. I think they had really good chemistry and that really helped with the outcome of the movie. I think Ryan Gosling has a lot of talent and Ken was a very liked character.”
Ferrill Kelley- Junior
How do you feel about Ryan Gosling getting nominated for an Oscar but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn’t?
“I’m glad that Ryan Gosling got nominated because he did a great job. However, it’s BS that Margot Robbie, who was the lead of the film, didn’t get nominated when she carried the entire film.”
Do you think they deserve an Oscar?
“Yeah, I do because her performance was so good and it’s bad that she didn’t get nominated when she clearly deserved it.”
Do you think the academy’s choice was due to the popularity of the actor?
“Yeah, absolutely. I think the Academy is always biased towards popularity and I think that’s probably why Ryan Gosling got nominated because he got so much love over the song, ‘I’m Just Ken’
Carter Chambers- Junior
How do you feel about Ryan Gosling getting nominated for an Oscar but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn’t?
“Ryan Gosling’s nomination shows how corrupt the academy is. Margot Robbie was the main role, so women should be empowered to get nominated. ‘I’m Just Ken’ was really good, so maybe he deserved it, but at the same time, she should’ve gotten that role because she was Barbie.”
Do you think Margot Robbie played a more important role than Ryan Gosling?
“Margot definitely did. She is a very good actor and played a more important role than Ryan Gosling because of the contents of the film.”
Becky Lechota- Sophomore
Have you seen the Barbie movie and what did you think of it?
”I thought it was very good and I really enjoyed it.”
How do you feel about Ryan Gosling getting nominated for an Oscar but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn’t?
“I feel like he did his role justice, but Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were the stars of the show. Margot Robbie deserved it way more than he did, even though he did his role really well.”
Do you think Margot Robbie played a more important role than Ryan Gosling?
“Absolutely, because Barbie was the main character. Ken was essential, but it wouldn’t have been Barbie without Barbie.”
Do you think the academy’s choice was due to the popularity of the actor?
“Yes, because Ryan Gosling has had a more widespread career than Margot Robbie. He is popular with both genders, whereas Margot Robbie is known to a smaller audience.”