Barbie director Greta Gerwig: I wanted Margot Robbie to get Oscar actress nod

The blockbuster film was the highest-grossing movie of 2023 (Ian West/PA)

Barbie director Greta Gerwig wanted her leading actress Margot Robbie to be recognised for her portrayal of the Mattel doll after both of them were snubbed in two categories at this year’s Oscars.

Australian actress Robbie, 33, lost out on a best actress nomination but was recognised for best picture as a producer of the highest-grossing film of 2023.