THE OSCARS

Why I’m Glad Margot Robbie Got Snubbed

An Oscar Hot Take

This year’s Oscars have gotten a lot of attention recently, and much of that is driven by the fan base behind 2023’s most popular movie: Barbie. It racked up eight nominations, including Best Picture, which should be seen as a huge win for a movie based on a doll.

And yet, people seem pretty mad that Margot Robbie wasn’t included in the five Best Actress nominees. I respectfully disagree. Would I be happy if she got in? Yes, absolutely. I think Robbie holds the whole movie together and infuses her role of Stereotypical Barbie with a lot of dimension. It’s a great performance and would’ve made a fine addition to the nomination list.

But I’m happy that she didn’t get in. Let me explain why.

A short disclaimer

First, I want to make this very clear: I don’t believe in the word “snub,” at least when it comes to the Oscars. I mean, I love reading articles about famous Oscar snubs, and I do get angry when my favorite performances aren’t nominated, but I think the word “snub” implies that some people are entitled to an award nomination even though all art is subjective.

Plus, it seems a little disrespectful for the people who are nominated, especially the surprise noms that come from more low-budget or less buzzy movies.

Let’s look at the nominees