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Whoopi Goldberg knows a thing or two about being nominated for Oscars — which is why her saying Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were not snubbed this year is … fascinating.
Despite all the pearl-clutching going on among “Barbie” fans after the lead star and director missed out on Oscar nods earlier this week, Whoopi kept it realer than real on “The View” Wednesday as the crew was discussing it … saying flatly, they weren’t entitled to anything.
WG said the obvious to kick off her thoughts, noting that “everybody doesn’t win” when it comes to the Academy Awards, and more importantly … not everyone can be nominated.
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Whoopi then put it even more matter-of-factly, adding … “You don’t get everything you want to get. There are no snubs. That’s what you have to keep in mind: Not everybody gets a prize, and it is subjective. Movies are subjective.”
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She then explained that just because “Barbie” was a fan-fave and moneymaker doesn’t necessarily mean it was a shoo-in in and of itself, saying … “The movies you love may not be loved by the people who are voting.” Worth noting … Whoopi’s an Academy member.
Remember … Whoopi’s won an Oscar herself, and she’s been nominated for a second too — so she’s been through the wringer before. Considering the wave of outrage on behalf of Margot and Greta … it’s interesting that she’s taking a somewhat controversial stand here.
Margot and Greta haven’t said anything, but considering the other stars have been slamming their exclusion … ya gotta figure they, too, feel they were done dirty. Oh well … 🤷🏽♂️
