Barbie
Summary
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration. Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over fifty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parody of the doll and her lifestyle.
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‘Men Have a Purpose in Society’: Shakira Shares Her Hot Take on “Emasculating” Barbie
Singer Shakira has stirred up another round of online debate over Barbie’s message and whether it gets it right.
Barbie 2 Gets Promising Response From Greta Gerwig: 'I Want to Do It'
Despite previous misgivings, Greta Gerwig is now feeling positive about a Barbie sequel.
Ryan Gosling’s 'I’m Just Ken' Performance Steals the Show at the Oscars 2024
Ryan Gosling performed a show-stealing rendition of the Barbie anthem I'm Just Ken at the 96th Academy Awards.
Ben Affleck's Abandoned Barbie Role Revealed by Michael Cera
Michael Cera says that Ben Affleck was originally going to be a part of what became Allan's fight scene in Barbie.
Barbie Wins Big at the Grammy Awards as Taylor Swift Makes History
Barbie continues to win big this awards season, taking home several Grammys.
America Ferrera Celebrates First Oscar Nomination, Feels ‘Sad and Disappointed’ by Barbie Snubs
America Ferrera received her first Oscar nomination this morning, while co-creatives Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were snubbed.
Margot Robbie On Taking a Break from Acting
Barbie's Margot Robbie doesn't get a break, as a producer, but it's been over a year since she's done any acting.
Margot Robbie Says Barbie Could Have Flopped If Released at Any Other Time
Margot Robbie believes timing is everything when it comes to Barbie's success.
James Gunn Responds to Margot Robbie's Comments on Her Harley Quinn Future
Margot Robbie shares what she'd like to see happen with Harley Quinn and Barbie.
Mattel to Bring American Girl Dolls to Life in New Movie From Paramount Pictures
With the success of Barbie, it comes as no surprise that Mattel is looking to capitalize on other iconic dolls in its arsenal.
Margot Robbie Was Encouraged to Change Barbie’s Release Date by an Oppenheimer Producer, 'We’re Not Moving!'
Oppenheimer's Chuck Roven had the audacity to try and talk Margot Robbie into changing Barbie's release date. It didn't happen.
Barbie's Greta Gerwig Admits It's Still 'Too Fresh' to Read All the Film's Reviews
Despite Barbie's billion-dollar success at the box office, director Greta Gerwig still hasn't read the reviews for her bright-pink blockbuster.
Barbie Speeds Past The Super Mario Bros. Movie To Become Biggest Movie of 2023
Barbie has officially surpassed The Super Mario Bros. Movie to become the highest-grossing film in the United States for 2023.
Barbie Lands IMAX Release This September Featuring Never-Before-Seen Footage
A "special edition" of Barbie hits IMAX screens for a special week-long engagement, which will feature brand-new footage.
Barbie: 10 Reasons it Should Never Get a Sequel
While Barbie is a massive hit at the box office, earning over one billion dollars, it is a story that does not need a sequel.
Barbie’s Michael Cera Dishes on His Participation in Greta Gerwig’s Billion Dolllar Blockbuster
Michael Cera discusses his "very last-minute casting" in the Barbie movie.
Barbie's Top 10 Moments in Pop Culture
From music to movies, Barbie has left her mark on the world of pop culture.
Greta Gerwig's Barbie Continues Its Record-Breaking Ways at the Box Office
Barbie and Gerwig continue to stockpile the accolades at both the domestic and global box office.
Barbie: 10 Movies to Watch if You Loved Greta Gerwig's Movie
Did you love Greta Gerwig's Barbie? Well, if girl power, and female leads, and Barbie adaptations excite you, check out these 10 movies.
Barbie: The 10 Most Relatable Moments, Ranked
For a movie based on an iconic toy, Barbie has a ton of relatable moments. Which ones pulled at the heartstrings?