- 'Barbie' hits theatres worldwide this week
- The doll has been a pop culture icon for decades
- Here is what you might not know about the original doll
'Barbie' is the talk of the town
1. Barbie was originally created by Ruth Handler, who was inspired by her daughter's love of paper dolls.
2. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, the name of Ruth's daughter. Ken is the abbreviation of her son Kenneth.
3. Barbie showed her young fans that you can be anything! In total, the doll had over 200 professions.
4. Barbie had many professions, but also many fashion makeovers! Besides pyjamas, superhero costumes and evening wear, Barbie also liked to appear in a fun bikini.
5. Barbie was the first doll in space! April 2022 once with the "Mission Dream Star" and in October 22 with astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti.
6. There was so much pink used in the filming of 'Barbie' in 2022 that it caused a worldwide shortage!
7. Barbie for President! The doll ran for election a total of six times.
8. Since Barbie was founded in 1959, Barbie has been sold in over 150 countries.
9. Barbie is featured in exhibitions and even several Barbie-themed attractions exist around the world.
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