Hillary Clinton faced backlash after expressing support for "Barbie" star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig on social media following their 2024 Oscar snubs.

The former first lady and presidential candidate, 76, took to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, Wednesday to let Robbie and Gerwig know they were more than "Kenough" despite being excluded from the Best Actress and Best Director categories in the 2024 Oscars.

"Greta & Margot," Clinton wrote. "While it can sting to win the box office but not take home the gold, your millions of fans love you."

"You're both so much more than Kenough. #HillaryBarbie," she added, referencing the film's Oscar-nominated song "I'm Just Ken."

However, Clinton's well-intentioned message received mixed reactions on social media.

"It's like the whole world is conspiring to make me hate a movie that I saw and ENJOYED," one X user wrote in response to the former secretary of state's post.

"Alright, pack up this 2nd wave [of] feminism. [T]his has become incredibly corny and set us back [50] years," another claimed.

"Crying for two rich women but not calling for a permanent ceasefire. [T]his s**t can't be real," a third person commented, referring to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Some also noted that while she took the time to post about Robbie and Gerwig's snubs, Clinton failed to acknowledge "Killers of the Flower Moon" star Lily Gladstone's historic Oscar nomination as the first Native American to enter the Best Actress category.

Another user shared a clip to seemingly mock Clinton over her message.

But some X and Instagram users welcomed Clinton's support, with one fan writing, "President Hillary Barbie, please know we feel the same way."

"HERE. FOR. THIS. Women supporting women is the way," another person stated.

"Honestly, this is almost better than winning an Oscar," declared a third user.

While Gerwig and Robbie faced snubs in certain categories, the pair still secured Oscar nods in the 96th annual Academy Awards.

Robbie received a nomination as a producer for the film in the Best Picture category, while Gerwig was recognized in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.


Margot Robbie
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"Barbie" earned eight nominations in total, including Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling, Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera, Best Original Songs for "I'm Just Ken" and "What Was I Made For?" and Best Picture.

"Barbie" became one of just three films directed by women to earn a Best Picture nod.

Following the announcement of this year's Oscar nominees, Gosling said in a statement obtained by Variety that he was "honored" to be nominated but that "there is no Ken without Barbie."

Ferrera also told the magazine that she was deeply "grateful" for the honor and the support she received but was "incredibly disappointed" that Robbie and Gerwig were not nominated for Best Actress and Best Director, respectively.


Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling attends the "Barbie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on July 12, 2023 in London, England. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
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