Margaret Qualley snubbed at the Oscars for her role in ‘The Substance’; fans joke, ‘Y’all are gonna pay for this!’

Margaret Qualley Snubbed at the Oscars for 'The Substance'; Jokes flow, 'Y'all Are Gonna Pay for This!'

The 2025 Oscar nominations are in, and boy, have they caused an uproar yet again-however not the good kind. Among all the snubs this year, few have raised fans' eyebrows by a hair's breadth, and some with their fists in one accord: missing the nod in the Best Supporting Actress category was the powerhouse that was Margaret Qualley in this psychological drama entitled The Substance. It went without saying: Qualley's name should grace the nomination lists. Instead, the Academy decided to take a hard left into "Seriously? territory.

Margaret's performance as a woman coming undone during some surreal corporate meltdown was celebrated as one of the year's finest. Critics lauded her for an emotionally intense performance that resonated long after the credits rolled. But alas, the Academy decided to overlook her brilliance.

Margaret Qualley’s The Substance : A missed Oscars moment

Margaret Qualley's The Substance: Moment Missed In The Oscars When The Substance hit theaters, it became pretty clear this wasn't going to be your ordinary awards-season drama. At the helm is critically acclaimed filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, who digs deep into corporate greed, self-destruction, and the fragility of the human mind in this movie. Margaret Qualley plays the title character, and her performance was nothing short of riveting master class in vulnerability and controlled chaos, critics called it.

But critical acclaim aside, the film has mostly been shunned by the Academy. While there's a contingent who blames this year's ultra-competitive field, many see it as another example of the Oscars' baffling ability to overlook talent where and when it counts. This, after all, is the same Academy that once snubbed Amy Adams for Arrival and still doesn't allow horror movies to breathe anywhere near the Dolby Theatre.

Of course, Twitter wasn't about to waste any time reacting to it-fans did manage to create a tsunami of posts to express their shock. Hours after the nominees were announced, #JusticeForMargaret took off. Reactions? Comic gold.

One fan tweeted, "Y'all are gonna pay for this!!!! @TheAcademy," which summed up the frustration of Qualley's supporters.

Another added, "Jack Antonoff will pay for this," dragging poor Qualley's husband into the chaos for humorous effect.

Others questioned the Academy’s judgment entirely, with one exclaiming, “But they nominated Selena Gomez?? Fraudulent!”

The commentary wasn’t just about Qualley; it became a broader critique of the Oscars’ relevance in today’s world. “Oscars have been washed for years 😭,”

one tweet read while another claimed, “When will people realize that these awards are just Hollywood producers patting themselves on the back?”

Some fans went full-on conspiracy theorist, declaring, “OSCARS ARE A SCAM. THEY DON’T IDENTIFY TALENT.”

It’s not every day that a snub generates this level of backlash, but Qualley’s fans seem determined to let the Academy know they’ve made a mistake. Whether it’s through witty tweets or full-blown think pieces, the outrage is real, and the memes are relentless. Let’s not forget the viral video of a fan dramatically flipping their TV remote while shouting, “The Oscars are dead to me!” That’s dedication.

While Margaret Qualley may not have received the nomination she deserved, she’s won the hearts of critics and fans alike. And let’s face it, enduring meme-worthy fan support might just be more impactful than a gold statue gathering dust on a shelf. The Oscars might’ve missed the mark, but Qualley’s performance in The Substance will undoubtedly stand the test of time. As for the Academy? Well, Twitter will make sure they don’t leave this one down anytime soon.