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Greta Gerwig gets emotional while explaining Barbie's most poignant scene

"I’m going to cry"

Total Film · Jul 24, 2023

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 · Jul 23, 2023

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

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

Marie Claire · Jul 23, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

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 · Jul 1, 2023

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

Let’s dive deep into that Barbie trailer…

Total Film · May 26, 2023

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 · May 26, 2023

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 · Apr 10, 2023

‘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 · Mar 24, 2023

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 · Jun 10, 2022