John Stamos believes it's a “twist of irony” that Barbie's leading ladies were left off this year's Oscar nominations list.
Hollywood was stunned Tuesday when “Barbie” creators Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie missed out on Oscar nominations for best director and best actress, respectively, and Ryan Gosling didn't win. got one For his role as Ken, who lives by the seaside.
Just hours later, the “Full House” alum took to social media to reenact a scene from the $1 billion-grossing film released in July.
“This is a tribute to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, who explored feminist themes through the lens of Barbie, challenged patriarchal norms, and created films that were both critical successes and cultural phenomena. “I represent you,” Stamos, 60, captioned the photo. instagram video.
“The film not only resonated, it grossed over $1 billion. But ironically, these two women were ignored by the Academy. Everyone watch Barbie again tonight. .”
In the clip, the actor plays Gosling's Ken and his wife, Caitlin McHugh, plays Barbie, and the pair re-enact the scene where Ken keeps asking Barbie how to relieve boredom during a trip to the real world.
In their video, Stamos can be seen relaxing in the backyard while the “Vampire Diaries” alum gardens.
Other stars who appeared in the film have also spoken out following the Oscar snub.
America Ferrera was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for this blockbuster movie. told Variety As for her female colleagues, “I was very disappointed that they weren't nominated.”
“Greta has done almost everything that is admirable as a coach,'' Ferrera said on Tuesday.
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“What Margot has accomplished as an actress is truly incredible. One of Margot's characteristics as an actress is how easy she makes everything look. And perhaps people don't want her job to look easy. I guess I was fooled,” the “Superstore” alum added.
Meanwhile, Gosling released a statement saying he was “incredibly honored” to receive the Best Supporting Actor nomination, adding: “But without Barbie, there would be no Ken, and the two people most responsible for this history, Greta… There would be no Barbie without Gerwig and Margot Robbie.” -Making films that are universally praised. ”
All of Gerwig's films (Lady Bird, Little Women, Barbie) have been nominated for Best Picture, but she has never been nominated for Best Director.
Gerwig and Robbie have yet to speak out about the disdain.
