“There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” Robbie said about the snub, while adding that it was Greta Gerwig’s lack of inclusion in the best director race that was a bit more upsetting.
“Everyone getting the nods that they’ve had is just incredible, and the best picture nod.” Robbie said, later adding: “We set out to do something that would shift culture, affect culture, just make some sort of impact. And it’s already done that and some, way more than we ever dreamed it would. And that is truly the biggest reward that could come out of all of this.”
Both Robbie and Gerwig’s combined Oscar snubs ignited controversy following the announcement of this year’s Academy Award nominations. Their nominated co-stars, Gosling and Ferrera, separately addressed the snubs and both expressed disappointment with the Academy.
“What Margot achieved as an actress is truly unbelievable,” Ferrera said. “One of the things about Margot as an actress is how easy she makes everything look. And perhaps people got fooled into thinking that the work seems easy, but Margot is a magician as an actress in front of the screen…In my book, she’s a master.”
Robbie is nominated for best actress at the upcoming SAG Awards, where the cast is also up for the evening’s top prize of outstanding ensemble in a motion picture.
