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Margot Robbie’sBarbieleads the Oscars shortlist with five inclusions across the several categories announced recently. However, the movie faced a surprising setback in one major category, which was predicted as a sure win for the film.Barbiewas omitted from the Best Makeup & Hairstyling category in the shortlist. Notably, the film’s biggest rival at the Oscars,Oppenheimer, made it to the shortlist of ten films in the category.
Fans of the Greta Gerwig film expressed their shock at whyBarbiewas overlooked in a category many believed it deserved. The snub was not only unexpected for the film but also raised eyebrows due to some of the surprising entries that did make the cut in the category.
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Margot Robbie’sBarbieMisses Out On One Major Oscars Category
One of the major attractions ofMargot Robbie‘sBarbiewas the world and characters built byGreta Gerwig. The costumes, makeup & hair, and set design played a major role in bringing Gerwig’s vision to life. Many critics and media outlets predicted that the movie would be recognized in these categories during the awards season. However, the recently unveiled Oscars shortlists took everyone by surprise, asBarbiewas absent from the Best Makeup & Hairstyling category.
‘BARBIE’ will not be nominated for Best Makeup & Hair at the Oscars.
Did not make the shortlist.pic.twitter.com/UgVCV1T7Wx
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)August 14, 2025
This specific category stirred some controversy as other deserving movies, likeThe Color PurpleandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,also failed to make it to the shortlist. The sting ofBarbie‘s snub hurt even more as its biggest rival at the Oscars,Christopher Nolan‘sOppenheimer, made it to the shortlist.Oppenheimerwas an expected entry, given the film’s dedicated efforts to make the characters closely resemble their real-life counterparts.
Barbie fans did not take the news of the omission well. They believed that the film was the most obvious choice for a win in this category. One fan pointed out that the glamour in the film was next level with its makeup and hair, especially that of Margot Robbie. For some fans, the snub was deemed the biggest joke of the year. Another fan also mentionedOppenheimer‘s snub in the visual effects category, expressing dissatisfaction with both snubs. Fan reactions read:
They deserved it lol
— Snake (@faltubatnh)August 16, 2025
seemed like the most obvious thing for it to be nominated for…
— Cade Onder (@Cade_Onder)August 11, 2025
Um excuse me, this was literally the obvious choice for a win what else
— Daniel James Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@DanielJ85660483)August 13, 2025
First Visual Effects snub for Oppenheimer, now this?!
— Josh Jacks (@Photo_Jacks)June 05, 2025
The glam in that movie was on another level. 💄🌟 Our Barbie deserved that recognition! 💔
— Unsullied 🦾🎠 (@scholarbanty)August 25, 2025
THIS IS THE JOKE OF THE YEAR ! Whaaaaatf
— CatDoctor (@CatDoctor_)June 22, 2025
Despite this setback,Barbiehas been shortlisted in other categories, including Best Sound, Best Original Score, and Best Original Songs. The songs in the film, Billie Eilish’sWhat I Was Made For?, Dua Lipa’sDance the Night, and Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt’sI’m Just Ken, were shortlisted in the Best Original Songs category. The latter duo also composed the original score of the film.
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Other Surprising Entries In The Best Makeup & Hairstyling Category
WhileBarbiedidn’t make it to the list, there were a few surprises in the category. The shortlist prepared by the executive committee of the Academy’s makeup branch includedJoaquin Phoenix’s eccentric filmBeau is Afraidand the horror filmThe Last Voyage of the Demeter. Other popular films in the list includedKillers of the Flower Moon,Maestro,Napoleon, andPoor Things.
Oscars shortlist for Best Makeup & Hair:
• ‘Beau Is Afraid’⁰• ‘Ferrari’⁰• ‘Golda’⁰• ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’⁰• ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’⁰• ‘Maestro’⁰• ‘Napoleon’⁰• ‘Oppenheimer’⁰• ‘Poor Things’⁰• ‘Society of the Snow’pic.twitter.com/bQHLKVynoS
While many of these films are deserving, criticism has emerged from various quarters, suggesting that the category heavily favors films using prosthetic makeup. Notably, the film with a record number of prosthetic usage,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, was also robbed of the recognition. Fans now await shortlists from more categories to see more of their favorite films competing for the prestigious awards.
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Barbieis now available for rent on AppleTV+, whileOppenheimerBlu-ray is now available for purchase on Amazon.
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