Margaret Qualley was snubbed by the Oscars, but after her James Bond tribute, fans have a new plan, making her the next Bond girl.

If you’ve ever seen Margaret Qualley act, you know she doesn’t just deliver a performance, she lives it. She’s the kind of actor who can make you feel like you’re the one experiencing heartbreak or triumph. So, naturally, when the 2025 Oscars rolled around, everyone with a functioning brain expected to hear her name among the nominees for Best Supporting Actress.

Margaret Qualley in The Substance | Credits: Mubi

But no. Instead, we got radio silence from the Academy. Crickets. A snub so egregious it should have come with a formal apology and a fruit basket. Fans were livid, social media went into full meltdown mode, and somewhere in Hollywood, a team of publicists probably broke into a cold sweat. But don’t worry, there’s a twist in this saga that even the best screenwriters couldn’t predict.

The Oscars gave us a glimpse into Margaret Qualley’s future

Margaret Qualley’s Oscar Performance | Credits: ABC

Sure, Margaret Qualley didn’t walk away with a golden statue, but what she did get? The world’s biggest, glitziest, I told you so moment. During the ceremony, Qualley took the stage for a special segment that should have been a tribute to her acting genius but instead felt like the Academy going, “Oh, uh, our bad! Here, have some screentime instead!” And boy, did she use it well.

She radiated effortless charisma, stole every ounce of attention, and had people in their living rooms yelling, why isn’t she on this nominations list?! She looked like she walked straight out of a James Bond movie. The confidence, the poise, the effortless elegance, she practically was a Bond girl at the Oscars.

So what’s the general consensus? The Academy had made a monumental mistake, but they also may have unknowingly set her up for something even bigger. And let’s be honest, Qualley’s star power was already undeniable. This moment just reinforced it.

If anything, this snub might be the fuel she needs to keep proving Hollywood wrong. And if history has taught us anything, it’s that underestimating a talented actor never ends well for the industry gatekeepers.

Fans have a new campaign to make Margaret Qualley a Bond Girl

Margaret Qualley in The Substance | Credits: Mubi

Here’s the thing about Hollywood, sometimes, the best revenge isn’t an Oscar. It’s proving you were too good for one in the first place. And after her Oscars performance, fans have a new mission. Get Margaret Qualley into a major action franchise ASAP.

The Academy may have fumbled the bag, but Qualley’s fanbase is making sure everyone in Hollywood sees what they’re missing. The internet is now buzzing with fan-made posters and casting suggestions, and it’s only a matter of time before some major studio executive takes notice.

Some are calling for her to be the next iconic Bond girl, while others are pushing an even bolder idea, why not make her the next James Bond? She has the presence, the intrigue, and the ability to command the screen like a true MI6 agent.

Margaret Qualley absolutely nailed that James Bond girl vibe at the #Oscars!

— Luna🌸 (@yourlunaa18) March 3, 2025

She should be in the next Bond movie

— William CM (@WillyM79) March 3, 2025

oh they knew they fcked up for not nominating her so she had to get some screentime

— adan (@ahh_adan) March 3, 2025

She just proved she belongs in the Bond universe. Give her a full role already!

— Tom Boyle (@tomlikestocode) March 3, 2025

Margaret Qualley would make an incredible James Bond girl—stunning and fierce!

— A A M I R 🌸 (@AmirMushtaq_786) March 3, 2025

This isn’t just wishful thinking, it’s the beginning of something big. And if Hollywood is smart, they’ll strike while the iron is hot and lock her. Because if there’s one thing the Oscars snub made clear, it’s that Margaret Qualley is destined for bigger things, maybe even with a license to kill.

The Oscars might not have deserved her in the first place. Because when you look at the bigger picture, gold statues gather dust, but franchise royalty? That’s forever. So let’s take a moment to thank the Academy, not for their questionable decision-making, but for giving us a new cinematic dream to root for.