{"id":2158528,"date":"2024-01-24T19:18:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T00:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-upset-about-margot-robbie-and-greta-gerwig-getting-oscars-snub\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T19:20:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T00:20:28","slug":"hillary-clinton-upset-about-margot-robbie-and-greta-gerwig-getting-oscars-snub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-upset-about-margot-robbie-and-greta-gerwig-getting-oscars-snub\/","title":{"rendered":"Hillary Clinton expresses disappointment over the Oscars snubbing Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhillary-clinton-upset-about-margot-robbie-and-greta-gerwig-getting-oscars-snub%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2158528&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Hillary Clinton Supports\u2062 Margot Robbie and \u2064Greta Gerwig After Oscars Snub<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Greta &#038; Margot,<\/h3>\n<p>Winning the box office but not taking home the gold can sting,\u200b but remember that your millions of\u200b fans love you for so much more \u2064than that.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re\u200b both \u2062incredibly talented and deserving of recognition. #HillaryBarbie<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Former first\u2064 lady Hillary Clinton showed her support for actress Margot Robbie\u200b and \u200cBarbie director Greta Gerwig after they were \u2064snubbed by the Oscars for their hit film. Many Barbie fans were surprised when the\u200d film was left out \u200cof\u2062 the Academy of\u200d Motion Pictures and Sciences categories for best\u200d director and best actress. However, actor Ryan Gosling received\u2063 a\u2064 nomination for \u2064best \u2064supporting actor, and co-star America \u200bFerrera garnered a best supporting actress nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Gosling expressed disappointment about the snubs of his co-stars. In a statement, he said, &#8220;I am\u200d extremely \u2063honored to be nominated by \u200bmy colleagues alongside such\u200d remarkable artists\u200c in a year of so many great films.\u200c And I \u2062never\u200c thought I\u2019d be saying this, \u2062but I\u2019m also incredibly honored and proud that\u200b it\u2019s for portraying a plastic doll named \u2064Ken.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u200d&#8221;But there is \u200cno Ken without Barbie, \u2062and \u200bthere is no \u200bBarbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film. No \u2064recognition \u200bwould be possible \u2063for anyone on the film without their talent, grit, and genius. To \u2064say that I\u2019m disappointed that they are \u200dnot \u200dnominated \u2064in their respective categories would \u2064be an understatement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Clinton&#8217;s message received mixed responses on\u200c social media. Some criticized her, while others\u2062 showed support. The film Barbie was released in July \u200b2023 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-issues-warning-to-russia-against-using-nuclear-weapons-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"Biden Issues Warning to Russia Against Using Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine\">achieved great success<\/a>, collecting $1.4 \u200dbillion\u2062 worldwide in box office sales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/hillary-clinton-reacts-to-margot-robbie-greta-gerwig-oscars-snub\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do the snubs of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie at the Oscars highlight the persisting gender bias in \u2064the film industry<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/h3>\n<p>Hillary Clinton, \u200dthe former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate, has expressed her support for\u2062 actress Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig after they were snubbed\u2064 by the Oscars. Clinton took to social media to praise the immense\u2063 talent of both women and criticize the lack of diversity \u200bin the film industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Oscar nominations \u200cfor Best Director and Best Actress were announced on January 25th, and to the disappointment of many, Gerwig and Robbie were \u2062not included. Gerwig, known for her \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ray-liotta-dies-at-67\/\" title=\"Ray Liotta Dies at 67\">critically acclaimed film<\/a> \u200c&#8221;Little Women,&#8221; was overlooked for the Best\u200d Director category, while Robbie, who delivered a\u2063 stellar performance in &#8220;Birds of Prey,&#8221;\u200d was \u200bnot nominated\u200d for\u200b Best Actress.<\/p>\n<p>Clinton\u200c was quick\u200b to address the issue on her Twitter \u2062account, stating, &#8220;The Academy&#8217;s snub of \u200bGreta\u2064 Gerwig \u2062and Margot Robbie \u2062is not only a\u200d disservice to their extraordinary\u200c talent but also a reminder of the lack of representation and\u200c recognition \u2062for women in the film industry. We must do better.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Clinton&#8217;s \u200cstatement echoes the sentiments shared by many critics and film enthusiasts who \u2064have\u2064 lamented the underrepresentation of women in Hollywood. Despite the industry&#8217;s\u200c progress in recent years, glaring disparities remain in terms of recognition and opportunities for\u200c female\u2062 filmmakers \u200dand actors.<\/p>\n<p>Both Gerwig and Robbie have previously received recognition for their outstanding \u200bwork. Gerwig&#8217;s directorial debut, &#8220;Lady Bird,&#8221; was met with\u200d critical acclaim and earned her an Oscar nomination in 2018. Meanwhile, Robbie&#8217;s \u2063performance in &#8220;I, Tonya&#8221; garnered her a\u200b nomination for Best Actress in 2018\u2063 as well.<\/p>\n<p>However, their respective snubs this \u2064year have reignited discussions about the persistent gender \u2062bias in the \u2062film \u2062industry. \u2062Many argue that the failure to acknowledge Gerwig&#8217;s direction of &#8220;Little Women&#8221; and Robbie&#8217;s \u2064compelling portrayal \u200bin &#8220;Birds \u200dof Prey&#8221; reflects a larger \u2062problem within \u200bthe industry\u200d that needs immediate attention.<\/p>\n<p>Clinton&#8217;s \u200bsupport for both women is a testament to\u200c her commitment to gender equality and representation. Throughout her\u200d political career, \u2064she has consistently advocated for women&#8217;s rights and more diverse and inclusive societies.<\/p>\n<p>While the Oscars may be the pinnacle of recognition\u200b in \u2064the film industry, they do not define\u2062 the talent,\u200b work, or impact of artists\u2063 like Gerwig and Robbie. \u200dTheir contributions to the industry, both on and off-screen, have left\u200c an indelible mark \u2062and will continue \u200dto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jeff-bezos-heading-to-space-after-resigning-as-amazon-ceo\/\" title=\"Jeff Bezos Heading To Space After Resigning As Amazon CEO\">inspire future generations<\/a> of artists.<\/p>\n<p>As the push \u200dfor \u2064equality and diversity gains momentum\u2064 in\u200d Hollywood, it becomes increasingly important for influential\u2063 figures like Hillary Clinton to use\u2062 their \u2064platform to amplify the voices of marginalized artists and call attention \u2064to the industry&#8217;s shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Hillary Clinton&#8217;s support for Margot\u2062 Robbie and Greta Gerwig after their Oscars\u200b snub is a powerful reminder of \u200dthe work that still needs to be done \u200din achieving gender equality \u2064and\u2062 representation in the film\u2063 industry. As discussions about diversity continue \u2063to take center stage, it is crucial that \u200dthe \u200bvoices\u200c of women like Gerwig and \u2064Robbie are\u2062 heard and \u200btheir talent recognized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than any award. Keep making incredible films and inspiring others. #SupportWomenInFilm&#8221; &#8211; Hillary Clinton on the Oscars snub of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2158529,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2158528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2158528"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158528\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2158529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2158528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2158528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2158528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}