Margot Robbie has emerged as one of the most notable actresses in recent times, garnering acclaim for her roles in films like The Wolf of Wall Street, The Suicide Squad and of course – Barbie. However, that doesn’t mean she is content, resting on her laurels. She also suffered a major snub at the Oscars this year and in light of this, Helen Mirren explained why fans shouldn’t complain about the snub.
Margot Robbie got to work with Greta Gerwig as part of Barbie last year, which became a major draw thanks to all the internet hype created by the fact that both Barbie and Oppenheimer were being released on the same day, giving birth to the Barbenheimer phenomenon. The success speaks for itself considering how Barbie set the Box Office on fire.
Helen Mirren Explains Why Fans Shouldn’t Get Upset Over Margot Robbie’s Oscar Snub
Margot Robbie’s film turned into a blockbuster, dominating conversations both on social media and in real life. Despite earning eight Oscar nominations, the Academy Awards surprisingly overlooked Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for their collaborative effort in Barbie.
Despite the film’s fan acclaim and positive reviews, both the lead actress and director were snubbed at the Oscars. Fans expressed unanimous support for Margot Robbie, criticizing the Academy Awards for ignoring her outstanding performance and denying her a Best Actress nomination.
Helen Mirren, in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, shared a pragmatic perspective on Oscar snubs. Especially when the movie in question is none other than Barbie. Mirren, who narrated Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, acknowledged the film’s impressive eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. However, she didn’t express much dismay over the notable snubs for Gerwig in the Best Director category and Margot Robbie for Best Actress.
“You can’t get upset about things like that, honestly,” Mirren said. “What is fantastic is that ‘Barbie’ was the highest-grossing film that Warner Bros. has ever had in their lives and do you remember who won best film of the year before last?”
Helen Mirren emphasized the fantastic achievement of Barbie becoming Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing film ever, adding a touch of humor by highlighting the transient nature of remembering past Best Picture winners.
Margot Robbie Confirmed There Are No Future Plans For Barbie Sequel
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie shattered records, raking in an astounding $1.4 billion at the box office. Despite the film’s monumental success, there might be disappointment in store for fans eagerly waiting for a sequel.
While speaking to AP Entertainment, Margot Robbie was asked about a sequel to Barbie. Margot Robbie made it clear that when they made the first film, they didn’t have any sequels planned for the future.
“I think we put everything into this one. We didn’t build it to be a trilogy or something. It was like Greta put everything into this movie, so I can’t imagine what would be next.”
Fans may feel disappointed about the potential absence of a sequel for Barbie. However, there is hope for future enjoyment with Margot Robbie’s upcoming projects, providing solace for those eager to see more of her on the big screen.
