Oscars Predictions: Best Actress – Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ Performance Is Worthy ‘Kenough’ for Awards Consideration, but Will Voters Agree?
30.07.2023 - 21:39
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Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below: OSCARS | EMMYS | GRAMMYS | TONYS Weekly Commentary (Updated July 30, 2023): “Thanks to Barbie, all problems of feminism have been solved.” Well, perhaps the Academy’s TV rating concerns could also benefit if they embrace Greta Gerwig’s meta-comedy in a significant way, in categories such as best picture, supporting actor (Ryan Gosling), and best actress for its star Margot Robbie. How far will “Barbie” go with Oscar voters? That’s what consumers and casual awards enthusiasts want to know.
Robbie, a two-time Oscar nominee for “I, Tonya” (2017) and “Bombshell” (2019), is well-liked by her fellow actors. Coincidentally, as a producer for “Tonya,” she was also almost double nominated that year.
Now, as one of the producers for the Mattel box office hit, she could become the second woman nominated for producing and acting in the same year (the first was Frances McDormand for “Nomadland,” for which she won both). While an acting nom for the Australian performer is possible, the film would have to prove itself as an awards favorite, which isn’t always a given
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