Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” criticized critics on Wednesday who expressed indignation over Greta Gerwig’s Oscar “snub” in the best director category.
Speaking on “The View,” Goldberg refuted the rumors that Gerwig was “snubbed” by the Academy for directing the hugely successful film “Barbie” the previous year.
Sunny Hostin, a co-host, mentioned during the segment that some people thought certain films, directors, and actors should have been nominated for Oscars but weren’t.
“You are aware of the snubs,” Hostin said, glancing at Goldberg.
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“Well, but they’re not snubs,” Goldberg shot back. And I want to kind of draw attention to that.”
“To be clear, not everyone wins,” Goldberg informed the panel.
“And it’s not the ‘Hollywood elites,'” Goldberg continued. All members of the Academy Awards cast their votes for the best picture nominees. She went on to say, “So there are seven to 10 nominations that happen, and you don’t get everything that you want to get.”
“There are no snubs, and that’s what you have to keep in mind: Not everybody gets a prize,” Goldberg said. “The movies you love may not be loved by the people who are voting.”
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globes are the four most coveted entertainment awards, and Goldberg is a “EGOT” winner.
Following uproar over “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig and lead actress Margot Robbie’s exclusion from nominations in their respective categories, Goldberg made her remarks.
Gerwig and Robbie were nominated for writing and producing, including best picture and best adapted screenplay, even though the film received eight nominations overall. Barbie is also nominated for best supporting actress, best supporting actor, production design, and costume design.
