
The internet was recently entranced by the release of the Barbie trailer, as its fun, frothy, colorful delights were an excellent antidote for a time when even Disney live-action musicals are being criticized for being “too dark.” But in addition to the trailer, character posters detailed the movie's all-star cast, including multiple Barbies and Kens, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as the “main” dolls. But there were two Barbie characters who didn’t fit the mold, and they have interesting histories.