Canadian actor Ryan Gosling expressed disappointment after Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were snubbed at the 96th Academy Awards.

Ryan issued the statement after the nominees for the Oscars were announced on Tuesday morning. "Barbie," the biggest movie for 2023, received eight nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Ryan and Best Picture. However, the critically acclaimed film was shut out in the Best Director and Best Actress categories. His full statement:

“I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films. And I never thought I’d be saying this, but I’m also incredibly honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken.

"But 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.

"No recognition would be possible for anyone in the film without their talent, grit, and genius.

"To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.

"Against all odds, with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture, and they made history. Their work should be recognized along with the other very deserving nominees.

"Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film.”