Ryan Gosling breaks silence on Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig Oscar nominations snub for Barbie

Ryan Gosling has released a pointed statement after his Barbie co-star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig were snubbed by the Academy.

The actor who plays Ken in the movie broke his silence on Wednesday after the females missed out on an Oscar nomination, saying their work deserved to be recognised.

“I am extremely honoured 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 honoured and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken,” his statement read.

“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 recognised 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.”

Barbie, last year’s highest-grossing movie, landed eight nominations.

Robbie is still nominated as a producer in the best picture line-up, and Gerwig was nominated for the adapted screenplay prize alongside her husband and fellow screenwriter Noah Baumbach