Margot Robbie Absent from Oscar Nominations Spark Controversy

The absence of Margot Robbie in the Best Actress category and Greta Gerwig in the Best Director category for the 2024 Oscars has sparked controversy and criticism. 

Some Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences members view this exclusion as “the ultimate in patriarchy,” expressing frustration and confusion over the oversight.

Recognition in Other Categories:

Despite the notable absence in the mentioned categories, Robbie and Gerwig received nominations in other capacities. 

Robbie, a film producer, was nominated for Best Picture, while Gerwig received a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination alongside her husband Noah Baumbach. 

The film’s cast members, including Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera, also secured nominations in supporting actor categories.

Comedy Genre and Film Success:

The comedic nature of the film may have played a role in the outcome, as comedies traditionally face challenges at the Academy. 

The source notes the film’s remarkable success, grossing over $1 billion, and questions the lack of recognition for Gerwig’s directing contribution to such a phenomenon. 

The historic diversity showcased in this year’s nominations is acknowledged, but the absence of Gerwig and Robbie is considered a significant oversight.

Historic Diversity and Female Representation:

The nominations include historical diversity, with Lily Gladstone becoming the first Native American actress nominated for an Oscar. 

Female nominees constitute one-third of all nominees this year. Justine Triet’s Best Director nomination marks the fifth consecutive year of at least one female-directed film in contention for Best Picture.

Whoopi Goldberg’s Perspective:

Whoopi Goldberg, on The View, disagrees with the discourse around Gerwig and Robbie’s absence, emphasizing that not everyone wins and movies are subjective. 

She dismisses the notion of “snubs” and highlights the subjective nature of voting, stating that not everyone’s favorite movies receive nominations.