Barbie s official name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, a nod to Mattel s founders who named her after their daughter, Barbara; their son s name inspired Ken.
Barbie s backstory places her birth on March 9, 1959, in the quaint, fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin, adding a small-town charm to her global fame.
Barbie s family includes six siblings Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea, Krissy, Kelly, Tutti, and Todd each adding depth and variety to her ever-expanding world.
In 1971, Barbie s twin sister Tutti vanished mysteriously, leaving fans to speculate as Stacie, introduced in 1992, took over the twin role with Todd.
Barbie s first celebrity-inspired doll was Twiggy in 1967, setting a trend followed by M.C. Hammer in 1991, who even came with a cassette of his hits.
Ken, Barbie s iconic boyfriend, is two years her junior, making his first appearance in 1961 and becoming an integral part of Barbie s world.
Barbie s career list includes over 200 roles, ranging from paleontologist to medic, even taking on quirky jobs like being a McDonald s cashier and rapper.
Barbie ventured into space long before the moon landing, with her astronaut version launching in 1965 and returning in 1986 and 1994.