"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Life in plastic is fantastic, and Barbie has been making life look effortless since 1959. With the ...

Barbara Millicent Roberts, better known as Barbie, made her debut on March 9, 1959, as a groundbreaking adult-bodied fashion doll. Conceived by Ruth Handler and inspired by the German Bild Lilli, ...

Despite the overarching message of the Barbie movie, Barbie herself has faced protracted criticism over the years for the doll’s effects on the self-image of young girls. Barbie hasn’t been evolving ...

(CNN) — Notifications popped up on Barbie Koelker's phone for days after a trailer for the "Barbie" movie first came out. Friends were eager to know what she thought. "They know that I've fought for ...