Helen Mirren recently shared her perspective on Oscar snubs, emphasizing the importance of not getting too upset about them, especially when a film has achieved significant success. Mirren, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 'The Queen,' served as the narrator for Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie,' a movie that garnered eight Oscar nominations, including best picture. However, the film did not secure nominations for Gerwig in the best director category or Margot Robbie for best actress, leading to widespread surprise.
Mirren expressed her calm reaction to the snubs, highlighting the remarkable achievement of 'Barbie' as the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros.' history, grossing $1.4 billion worldwide in 2023. She pointed out that the film's enduring legacy will not be defined by its Oscar recognition. Despite her admiration for Gerwig's work and belief in her deserving a best director win, Mirren acknowledged the competitive nature of the Oscars and praised the exceptional filmmaking of other contenders like Christopher Nolan.
While some of Mirren's co-stars and fellow nominees criticized the Oscar snubs, Margot Robbie maintained a positive outlook, expressing gratitude for the film's eight nominations and the impact it has had on culture. Robbie described Gerwig's directorial achievement in 'Barbie' as a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment and celebrated the film's success beyond their initial expectations.
In a separate interview, Mirren discussed scenes she filmed for 'Barbie' that did not make the final cut, including a humorous interaction with Olivia Colman. The scene depicted a playful clash between the two acclaimed actresses over their status in British cinema, with Colman humorously attempting to usurp Mirren's role as the Narrator.
