'Barbie' Oscar Nominations Spark Controversy Amidst Historic Nods

Despite eight nominations and box office success, the omission of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig from key categories has caused a stir. Meanwhile, Justine Triet, Cord Jefferson, and Colman Domingo make history with their nominations.

Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' has been nominated for five Oscars, including best director, making Triet the eighth woman to achieve recognition in this category.
Colman Domingo, the first Afro-Latino to be nominated for a best lead actor Academy Award, has been recognized for his performance in Netflix's 'Rustin'.
Cord Jefferson's 'American Fiction' has been nominated for five Oscars, including two for Jefferson himself.
John Williams, at 91 years old, has become the oldest nominee in a competitive award category with his nomination for 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.
The film 'Barbie', despite earning eight Oscar nominations and grossing over $1.4 billion worldwide, has sparked controversy due to the omission of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig from the best actress and best director categories respectively.