Barbie's world: Mind-blowing facts about the doll you thought you knew

Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated 'Barbie' movie finally hits theaters on July 20!

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19/07/23 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Curiosity

The world's most famous doll was first introduced in 1959, by a southern California toy company called Mattel, Inc. Ruth Handler, who co-founded Mattel with her husband Elliot, spearheaded the introduction of the doll all those years ago, and just how Barbie looks so good in her sixties is simply another one of her fitness secrets we’ll never know.

Barbie was a fixture of many childhoods, but she's now experiencing a major renaissance thanks to Greta Gerwig's new movie. 'Barbie' the movie is the cinematic event of the year, with an all-star cast topped by Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.

While Gerwig ushers in a new era for the famous blonde, it's time to brush up on some Barbie history! There are a lot of things you probably don't know about the "ultimate American girl"—like her full name, or the worst piece of advice she ever gave girls.

Intrigued? Then click through for strange truths about this Barbie girl.

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