Greta Gerwig’s Next Big Swing | The Women of the Year

Greta Gerwig’s story is as much about commerce as it is about art: her films are humane, emotional, and playful; she is the only director in history to have their first three solo feature films nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Yet her movies also clean up at the box office: her semi-autobiographical solo directorial debut, Lady Bird, grossed $79 million against a $10 million budget; her next, an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved Little Women, was budgeted at $40 million and took in $231 million-both extraordinary returns on investment.
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[@cinefiend4059]

What I love about Greta is how much she loves movies and how much she loves making them through directing. And you can hear that when she’s talking about it. You see that passion in her films because she’s also either written or co-written her films which is a plus. Really rooting for her to win adapted screenplay next month and really excited to see her vision realized in the new Narnia films.

[@manuelorozco7760]

And writing Snow White for Disney

[@gabrielle2829]

she is such an incredible filmmaker!

[@bialinsbear2681]

love that shes back with the short hair, looks so pretty on her

[@myindigoblues5796]

I got goosebumps when she mentioned doing Narnia. That was my favourite, too. Can’t wait to see it! ❤ This was so inspiring, thank you 🙏 “ Only the errors are my own” I love that quote she used

[@Isabelle-ud2df]

she just seems so authentic and passionate

[@NellyVilla09]

Truly a Woman of the Year. What an icon.

[@manuelorozco7760]

From Lady Bird to Little Woman to Barbie! A 6 year journey to a surprisingly entertaining and imaginative blockbuster is absolutely unbelievable! One year ago, I never imagined myself being hyped for a Barbie movie. It’s difficult for star power and behind the scenes creativity to translate into a compelling finished cut in this day and age. And Greta has a promising future ahead of her!

[@mxyzptlk...]

I can't wait to see what she does with the Narnia books.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m a bit cautious since I grew up with the previous film trilogy

[@mxyzptlk...]

@@manuelorozco7760 I was disappointed with those films.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@mxyzptlk... I actually liked them but they weren’t what I call top tier

[@fc4660]

Greta has the Midas touch, long may she continue with her magic and heart.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I didn’t even expect Barbie to be that good. But I agree. It’s tough to find a filmmaker like her.

[@patriciapankow1774]

She's brilliant. Long may she make movies. Love her.

[@jonpilgrim7820]

Very nice! Like everything she's directed, but ESPECIALLY "Lady Bird": Easily one of my favorite films of the past ten years. Even Little Women, which I did not think I would enjoy, was really good.

[@fernandooliveiralino]

Incredible filmmaker.

[@jessiemenil]

Greta, you're the greatest! I've been waiting for this. 💗

[@just_karo827]

This woman deserves the world. In my humble opinion.

[@FBandSpin]

Great interview!

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

Can't wait for her take on Narnia

[@TheDavizlau]

She’s stunning

[@uwcb1]

Can’t wait to see her Narnia movies!!

[@karenbacon6310]

Pure inspiration!

[@christophercasey7388]

She's a really good, fun actor too. Watch 20th Century Women.

[@KellyWebb-bz7to]

Greta is so rare. We’re lucky to have such a wellspring of joy, imagination and intelligence sharing this planet.

[@haydengrooms]

what an icon. 🤍

[@Molly_1123]

I’m so surprised and happy that Greta wants to direct some Narnia movies!!! I love those books as a kid, and even shared them with my kids, but as a middle-aged person I now think of them as dated or that somehow I’m more mature or beyond them. Greta is one of the few, maybe the only, director who could breathe new life into those stories for me. Thank you Greta (I so loved “Frances Ha” and have been a fan ever since!)

[@Brookec2410]

My gosh she is too cool. She beautifully explained the collaborative movie making process in her signature poetic and insightful way. I so appreciate and admire her perspective and talent. A beautiful soul I hope to be more like and such a directorial inspiration. This is well deserved.

[@ChrisL540]

Greta is so inspirational

[@LovedByYou]

This woman is history. I love the trail she blazed for female centered movies. She clearly loves art and studies film in a beauty way. She’s proved many people wrong. 😍😍😍❤

[@АнастасияГорбунова-в3ц]

What? Greta is going to do Narnia?? Wow!! That will be something special!!

[@grace663]

im. so. excited. im so excited. imsoexcited.

[@KYLETISZAI]

TRUE ICON OF OUR TIME I LOVE YOU GRETA YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION TO WOMAN AND MEN EVERYWHERE!!!!

[@s.annehancock730]

She seems like a lovely person. Brilliant and kind and curious.

[@elevens6953]

She's an icon ❤

[@MrClemencio]

I love her in Arthur

[@susanharrisdemorales3446]

She has a tireless mind.

[@lmacdonald1281]

My favorite book was/is Little Witch by Anna Elizabeth Bennett published in 1953. Would be an amazing coming of age movie with everything going for it… pixies, magic potions, mortals and specials… Would be incredible as a movie and I can even imagine little Minx growing up in a sequel. Check out just how fantastic per the book reviews. I found it during a school Scholastic book sale in the early 60’s. Best day ever!

[@christianestories]

well deserved woman of the year!❤

[@may-yg1cg]

i love her

[@chandhand6539]

She ruled 2023. Truly woman of that year.

[@FM-ij7iu]

So refreshing watching Greta’s brilliance unfold.

[@epiphany8118]

adore her ❤

[@sheila2759]

She got snubbed at the Oscars but Barbie was the reason the Oscars were not a bore this year.😂

[@recreatio]

to be honest, i think barbie made it's mark whether or not it got an oscar. it delivered it's message and got critical acclaim

[@shreestz]

ICON ICON ICON

[@lizpeterson6719]

Greta still has a child like heart ❤️ she wants to create her childhood magic. That's what makes her great.

[@RonaldMorgan-n7o]

I love Greta Gerwig!!

[@Nopadope]

I bet Jennifer Jason Leigh wouldn’t agree

[@sheila2759]

You rarely hear a male director admit they are going to making mistakes along the way and owning them. How refreshing to hear Greta not pretend her movies are perfect; thank you for your vulnerability Greta and for realizing the subjectiveness to every piece of art. This is why I so love what women bring to the table. Greta is such a role model to both sexes.

[@Dam6404]

Greta the great... ❤❤❤😘😘😘

[@ghadahalthubaiti8876]

Powerful Women

[@Nopadope]

She just has to put her paws on everything sacred…literally.

[@Nopadope]

All these people in these comments uplifting a woman whole stole a pregnant woman’s husband….y’all are wild.

[@patriciafeeley7997]

Ms. Gerwig brings

[@whereart]

💎✨

[@Nopadope]

Oh good a homewrecker is gonna wreck my childhood too…yipeee

[@Idonthaveahandke]

Oscar snubbed

[@mariagabrielaribeirobisett2358]

❤

[@teresasoller300]

👏👏👏

[@akaiseigo]

Always get mistaken because of her synonymously first name.

[@estadoagridulce]

❤❤❤❤❤.

[@Rosiedelaroux]

Never heard of her. What she do ?

[@youtubeprofile7317]

She's an actress, screenwriter and director

[@manuelorozco7760]

Have you even seen her work? Little Woman Lady Bird Barbie

[@Nopadope]

Will it be stealing another pregnant woman’s husband?

[@Dubravka-uj2jx]

Greta Gerwig - resembles Greta Garbo...

[@ontherunwithyoumysweetlove]

AGHHHHHH

[@rexyrexyrexy]

incels comments incoming in 3... 2... 1...

[@LallanAlexHockstetter]

Stop talking about yourself 🤡

[@TiffanyNg100]

:\ i’m dissapoint in this world. The one who got famous because they born in different land. Woman of the year is Palestine woman!

[@tasmanndrive]

Only women blacks and trans should be given prizes, not people who have done the best work

[@Ovprksdnw]

Yeah, $1.4 BILLION dollars at the box office was evidence of mediocre work

[@fc4660]

Wow, imagine how someone would feel being given an award for NOT having done the best work?! That’s crazy.

[@joshdavis6916]

I find this all over internet Greta-promotion quite artificially pushed 🫸

[@sberesford2523]

I find people who go out of their way to voice negativity on the internet boorish.

[@maureenmurphy7817]

@@sberesford2523 I really wonder if these types of reactions grow of phenom of The Shadow Artist. PerJulia Cameron, Shadow Artists, who suppress and dismiss creators and creative activity in themselves and others.

[@itsjustpersonalizedviews]

the best choice she done what others cants she broke into mens 1 billion club shown the world that women can fly high

[@kimberlylorenzo2486]

Deserve