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Is The Real Barbara Handler in 'Barbie' Movie? Here's What She Said About the Movie!

After Barbie was released back in July 2023, rumors surfaced that the real Barbara Handler made a cameo in the film, but that wasn’t actually her in the movie.

She HAS shared her thoughts on the movie though!

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.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

The Real Barbara Handler Is NOT in 'Barbie,' Despite Rumors, But She Did Comment on the Movie!

Rumors went viral in recent weeks that the real Barbara Handler made a cameo appearance in the movie Barbie, but that wasn’t actually her in the film.

She HAS shared her thoughts on the movie though!

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.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Greta Gerwig Debunks Rumor: Barbie Doll Inspiration Barbara Handler Is Not In The 'Barbie' Movie

Greta Gerwig is clearing some things up about the speculation that Barbara Handler appears in the Barbie movie.

Many outlets shared that Barbara, who was the namesake inspiration for the Barbie Doll (Mattel founder Ruth Handler was her mother), appeared in the movie as the woman who has a chat with Margot Robbie on the bench.

However, that’s not actually her.

Head inside to find out who it is…

The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Barbie Reacts To Margot Robbie's Portrayal Of Iconic Doll

The first trailer and brand new images for the upcoming Barbie movie were just recently released, and the name inspiration behind the infamous doll is speaking out.

Barbara Handler, who is creator Ruth Handler‘s daughter, recently spoke to TMZ about the new movie and what she thought of Margot Robbie in the iconic role.

Head inside to see what Barbara said about the movie…