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Greta Gerwig Is the Only ‘Barbie’ Snub That Really Stings

IT’S NOT FANTASTIC

Yes, the “Barbie” discourse has spun out of control, and yes, the film’s massive profits are a nice consolation prize—but this oversight represents bigger problems.

Laura Bradley
Laura Bradley 

Senior Entertainment Reporter

A photo illustration of Greta Gerwig frowning next to Oscar statues
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty
Laura Bradley

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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