Michelle Yeoh, the celebrated 2023 Best Actress Oscar winner, recently shared her insights on the mixed emotions surrounding the Academy Awards nominations, particularly addressing the notable omissions in the 2024 Oscar lineup. Appearing on the Today show, Yeoh discussed the surprising exclusion of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie from the Best Director and Best Actress categories for their work on “Barbie,” despite the film’s eight nominations, including Best Picture.
Yeoh expressed a balanced view, recognizing the intense competition and the limited number of nominations available. “Joy and disappointment seem to go hand in hand,” she remarked, acknowledging the complex dynamics of the awards season. The actress pointed out the peculiar situation where a film can be nominated for Best Picture without its director or lead actor receiving individual recognition, a scenario that befell “Barbie.”
Despite the snubs, Yeoh remained optimistic and empathetic, especially towards Gerwig and Robbie, whose achievements with “Barbie” have been widely acclaimed. Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera, co-stars in “Barbie,” also expressed their disappointment at the snubs, highlighting the film’s cultural impact and success.
The 96th Academy Awards, set to be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, promises a diverse array of nominees, including history-making nods and first-time recognitions across various categories. Yeoh’s comments reflect the nuanced and often bittersweet nature of the Oscar race, where not every deserving talent is guaranteed a nomination, despite their contributions to cinema.
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