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How feminists are catching up to Barbie

Beauty standards aside, the doll has been a wildly progressive lifestyle mentor ever since she won us over in 1959

Salon

There's an important reason why Barbie has never got married or had children

Marie Claire

Barbie movie ending explained: was that the real Ruth Handler, is there a post-credit scene and will there be a sequel?

Because one movie just isn’t Kenough… here’s how Barbie ends and what we know about a possible sequel

Woman & Home

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‘I'm just Ken’ – a brief history of Barbie’s boyfriend, from all-American boy to movie star

As first boyfriends go, you could do worse than Ken Carson. Introduced in 1961 by Mattel, the Ken doll was the epitome of the all-American boy next door. Clean cut, athletic and with a sharp haircut, he was the perfect counterpart to his more famous girlfriend, Barbie.

The Conversation

'Barbie' Ending Explained: Why Does Barbie Choose to Become Human?

Barbie is a coming of age story about women not having to be "everything."

Inverse

Commentary: Yes, Barbie is a feminist — just don’t ask her creators

Almost 30 years ago, when I researched and wrote a history of the people and ideas that led to the creation of Barbie, I had no doubt she would be as talked about in 2023 as she was in 1959, when she first appeared.

Los Angeles Times

My big day out as Barbie’s boyfriend: ‘Is topless mermaid Ken a step too far?’

We are in the midst of a Kencore summer – but Barbie’s dream guy is still being overshadowed and overlooked. I set out to change all that, with just a pair of rollerblades and some unbridled Ken-ergy

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How Barbie conquered the world

There have been Barbie TV shows since the 1980s, and animated feature films since the beginning of this century. However, the new film promises to be something of a step-change in the doll’s media profile.

The Week

All of the Easter eggs and references you missed in the Barbie trailer

Let’s dive deep into that Barbie trailer…

Total Film

Barbie fans have poignant theory after spotting key character in new trailer

Barbie fans can't wait to see Greta Gerwig's upcoming live-action film, and the excitement has become heightened after fans shared a poignant theory about the new trailer

Daily Mirror

Real-Life Barbie Inspiration Reacts To Margot Robbie’s Portrayal, But Says She And Brother Ken Have Been Embarrassed Over Connection Their Whole Lives

Barbara Handler, who inspired the Barbie doll's name, discusses the upcoming movie and her connection to the brand.

Cinemablend

‘A little act of revolution’: How Mattel came to make the first Black Barbie

Beulah Mae Mitchell was on the first Barbie production line at Mattel before becoming one of the first Black employees at the company’s corporate offices. In a new documentary, she reveals the journey to creating the first Black Barbie – and how it was about so much more than hair,…

The Independent UK

Forever 21 Gives The Latest Barbie Collection A Cyber Home

Virtual offering is available in-store, online and in the Forever 21 Shop City metaverse on Roblox.

Zenger

The first teaser image from the Barbie movie has been released

Warner Brothers teased the upcoming film at CinemaCon — and it's peak millennial nostalgia.

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