Even Barbie agrees! Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscars snub was disappointing says Barbara Handler - who inspired the iconic Mattel doll
Daily MailThe woman who inspired the Barbie doll is upset that the actress Margot Robbie and the film's director Greta Gerwig did not get nominated for Academy Awards for their work on the summer blockbuster. Barbara Handler, 82, who inspired the Barbie doll, is upset that the actress Margot Robbie and the film's director Greta Gerwig did not get nominated for Academy Awards for their work on the summer blockbuster. Pictured in 2002 Robbie and Gerwig were pictured on the set of the film, which was a huge hit with critics and fans Handler 'doesn't understand the snubs,' the outlet reported, noting that after watching the film two times, she 'loved it even more the second time' and 'feels there's something wrong' with Gerwig, 40, and Robbie, 33, getting shut out of nominations in their respective categories. Barbara Handler was pictured in Hollywood in 2002 when the doll was awarded a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The director and actress were pictured onstage January 14 at the Critics' Choice Awards in LA In inventing the Barbie doll, Ruth sought to bring to life the paper dolls Barbara played with.
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