Whoopi Goldberg, a seasoned figure in the film industry as a former Oscar winner, Academy board member, and host of the prestigious event, provided a voice of reason amidst the recent uproar over perceived snubs following the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations.

Goldberg, during a discussion on Wednesday’s episode of ‘The View,’ addressed the specific concerns surrounding the absence of nominations for Greta Gerwig, the director of “Barbie,” and its lead actress, Margot Robbie.

In response to the notion of snubs, Goldberg stressed that the Academy Awards don’t operate on the basis of participation trophies. She clarified that the voting process for Best Picture nominations involves the entire Academy Awards family, emphasizing that not everyone can receive the accolades they desire.

“It’s not the elites, it’s the entire family of the Academy Awards who vote for Best Picture nominations. We all vote for Best Picture, everybody,” Goldberg stated. She further asserted that in the realm of the Oscars, one doesn’t always achieve everything they aim for, highlighting the subjectivity inherent in the film industry.

Sunny Hostin chimed in, expressing her belief that Ava DuVernay’s film “Origin” was snubbed in the Oscars race this year. However, Goldberg remained steadfast in her perspective, dismissing the idea of snubs outright.

“There are no snubs. That’s what you have to keep in mind: Not everybody gets a prize, and it is subjective. Movies are subjective. The movies you love may not be loved by the people who are voting,” Goldberg emphasized, reinforcing the inherent subjectivity of the film industry and the diverse opinions within the voting body.