The new Barbie movie features a mention of the doll’s inspiration, Barbara Handler, and the real-life woman actually makes a cameo in the film!
For those who don’t know, businesswoman and inventor Ruth Handler is the woman who came up with the idea for the Barbie doll and she named the iconic character after her daughter.
Ruth co-founded Mattel with her husband and served as the company’s first president.
So, where is Barbara in the movie?
Keep reading to find out more…
As seen in the movie’s trailer, Barbara is the older woman who chats with Barbie (Margot Robbie) on a park bench in Santa Monica after she travels to the world. They have an emotional chat that becomes a sentimental moment and an incredibly important one for Barbie’s personal growth.
Barbara, 82, told BCMA about her mom, “She was a pioneer of her time, for sure. She was always for the women to be successful and strong. And she was a strong person.”
You can see the moment in the trailer below.
Here’s what Barbara had to say about Margot‘s performance in the movie.