The 96th Academy Awards nominations stirred controversy as actor Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig were notably absent from the list for their work on the film ‘Barbie.’ The internet erupted with comments expressing disappointment over the perceived snub. In a playful response to the situation, the Victoria Police in Australia shared a humorous post on Facebook, declaring an “investigation” after Margot Robbie was “robbed” of a Best Actress nomination.
The post read, “POLICE INVESTIGATE AS MARGOT ROBBIED: Police are investigating after a former resident of Ramsay Street was allegedly robbed of an Oscar nomination for best actress. We’d like to take this opportunity to remind all current residents of Ramsay Street and the rest of Victoria to consider reporting any non-urgent crime, such as theft, via our online reporting tool.”
The tongue-in-cheek post, referencing Margot Robbie’s Australian roots and her role in the film, quickly gained traction on social media, amassing over two thousand likes and numerous reactions. Social media users commended the Victoria Police’s social media team for their clever and humorous approach, with comments like “Well played Vic Pol” and “Whoever does your social media content needs a pay rise!”
The lighthearted investigation post added a touch of humor to the disappointment expressed by fans over the Oscar snub for ‘Barbie.’ Margot Robbie, a Queensland native, not only starred in the film but also served as a producer. Despite missing out on nominations in specific categories, ‘Barbie’ has still received eight Oscar nominations in other areas and achieved significant success at the global box office, crossing the $1 billion mark.
In the midst of the playful investigation, actors Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera from ‘Barbie’ secured nominations in the Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories, respectively. Ryan Gosling, acknowledging the absence of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig from the nominations, expressed disappointment but highlighted their indispensable contributions to the film.
In a statement shared with People Magazine, Gosling stated, “There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film.” Despite the disappointment, Gosling emphasized the impact of Robbie and Gerwig’s work on the film’s success and cultural significance.
As the Oscar buzz continues, the lighthearted response from Victoria Police provides a moment of comic relief amid the discussions surrounding the nominations and the perceived snub of ‘Barbie’ and its talented contributors.
