The Barbie doll is one of the most recognizable toys in the world, and it’s all thanks to a woman named Ruth Handler. In 1959, when Handler introduced Barbie, the toy quickly took the world by ...

This blog post explores the story of Ruth Handler, her invention of Barbie, and how she changed the world of play forever. Ruth Handler was born on November 4, 1916, in Denver, Colorado ...

She was also the child of a hard-nosed Jewish businesswoman, Ruth Handler, whose family fled impoverishment and antisemitism in Poland. And some see the original Barbie as Jewish like Handler ...

Barbie movie didn't reveal the exact age of Barbie so it's evident that fans are curious about her age. Here's all you need ...

Who created Barbie and why? Mattel Inc. produces Barbie, an American fashion doll. On March 29, 1959, they were launched. It was created by Ruth Handler, an American businesswoman, who was inspired by ...

Here’s everything to know about the Barbie ending, from making amends with Ken to asking Ruth Handler — Barbie’s creator — for permission to become human. Near the end of Barbie ...

Born to Polish-Jewish immigrants, American entrepreneur and inventor Ruth Handler created Barbie, inspired by her daughter Barbara (Barbie’s boyfriend Ken would later be named for Ruth’s son ...

Robert Mora/Getty Images The 3,200-square-foot Century City residence was purchased from the real Barbie herself—Barbara Handler Segal, daughter of Mattel cofounders Ruth and Elliot Handler—by ...

This brand-new documentary, brought to you by Sky, delves into the history of Barbie’s Mum and Dad - Ruth Handler and Jack Ryan – and explores the origin story behind the iconic brand. It is narrated ...

Created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel with her husband Elliot Handler, Barbie was inspired by “watching their daughter play with make-believe paper dolls of adult women”.