The Barbie doll is one of the most recognizable toys in the world, and it’s all thanks to a woman named Ruth Handler. In 1959, when Handler introduced Barbie, the toy quickly took the world by ...
Ken may be Barbie’s boyfriend, but in more than 60 years, she has not married or had children. In Ruth’s memoir “Dream Doll: The Ruth Handler Story,” she wrote, “Barbie has always ...
Who created Barbie and why? Mattel Inc. produces Barbie, an American fashion doll. On March 29, 1959, they were launched. It was created by Ruth Handler, an American businesswoman, who was inspired by ...
Ruth Handler was steadfast in making sure Barbie was a grown-up doll with a grown-up figure so girls could imagine their own futures at a time when women’s career options were limited.
Barbie was revolutionary in many ways. She was more than just a doll; she was a reflection of possibility. Ruth Handler’s vision was that Barbie could be a canvas for a girl’s dreams ...
It is narrated by Funny Woman's Gemma Arterton. The official synopsis, as released by Sky, reads: “While the triumph of the world’s most talked about doll has been widely documented, this film reveals ...
The end of Barbie leaves the iconic Mattel doll with a big decision to make. To Barbie’s surprise, Ken — whose entire sense of identity is dependent on Barbie — joins her on her mission.
Robert Mora/Getty Images The 3,200-square-foot Century City residence was purchased from the real Barbie herself—Barbara Handler Segal, daughter of Mattel cofounders Ruth and Elliot Handler—by ...