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Margot Robbie’sBarbiejust pulled off a plot twist at the Oscars. Fans and critics are raising eyebrows as Robbie’s stellar performance failed to snag a spot in a category everyone thought it would ace. Not Best Picture or Best Actress, but the overlooked spotlight is on the makeup and hair game.
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Barbiedelivered a visual spectacle, but somehow, the Oscars missed the memo.
No Oscar Nod ForBarbieIn Best Makeup And Hair
In a surprising twist, Greta Gerwig’s fantasy-comedy smashed records, raking in a whopping $1.44 billion globally.
It beat out evenThe Super Mario Bros. Movieto become the year’s top-grossing film.Barbieheld the No. 1 spot for a solid four weekends, making it the highest-grossing movie ever directed solely by a woman.
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Now, here’s where it gets interesting. DespiteBarbiedominating the box office and turning heads, it got the cold shoulder from the Oscars in the Best Makeup & Hair category. Fans are scratching their heads, wondering howMargot Robbie’skiller transformation missed the mark.
Check out the above picture: the artists put in serious work to make Barbie come to life. But guess what? The Oscars shrugged it off.
The glam squad behindBarbiedid some serious magic, creating looks that wowed the crowds, but somehow, the Oscars missed the memo.
Fans voiced their disappointment online, with one saying,“This is the one thing it should’ve been nominated for.”
This is the one thing it should’ve been nominated for wtf
— MJ (@MJ__Hernandez)June 03, 2025
They deserved it lol
— Snake (@faltubatnh)August 06, 2025
Crazy. It was used quite strongly for character and provided a distinct look. Should AT LEAST be on the short-list:https://t.co/a3q7HlnfBv
— MovieGainz (@MovieGainz)July 27, 2025
If there was only one Oscar they definitely deserved to be nominated for it was this one lmao
— nation of (@NationOfEagles)August 08, 2025
No fucking way, look at Barbie alone throughout the film she had many different hairstyles
— Archie @ CF2023 (@Archie_Knighty)June 07, 2025
So, there you have it: a Hollywood rollercoaster withBarbieat the center, raising eyebrows and leaving fans and artists alike wondering what went wrong in the Oscars glam game. However,Barbiedid snag a lead in the Oscars nominations shortlist.
BarbieTops The Oscars Shortlist For Nominations
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Barbieis making waves on the Oscars shortlist, setting the stage for a possible win at the big event. It’s the cinema showdown of the year: the 40-year-oldBarbiefacing off against Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimer.
The rivalry extends to the Oscars nomination shortlist, where both films are in the running for multiple potential nods. Robbie’sBarbieshines in five categories, whileOppenheimeris in the mix for three.
The showdown happens in just two categories: music (original score) and sound.Barbieboasts an impressive lineup, with three songs vying for a spot in music (original song).
The anticipation is real, and fans are buzzing about the film’s impact and award prospects. Stay tuned for the official nominations on June 24, 2025.
Mark your calendars for the 96th Oscars ceremony on June 12, 2025, in Hollywood.Barbieis stealing the spotlight, and excitement is building as the countdown to the Oscars begins.
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
