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Ruth Handler was an American businesswoman and inventor who created the Barbie doll in 1959. She was also co-founder and president of Mattel, and later developed a breast prosthesis after her mastectomy.
Jul 21, 2023 · In the Barbie movie, the Ruth Handler role is a spiritual one. She shows up in a retro kitchen randomly tucked away in Mattel headquarters to comfort Barbie during a moment of existential...
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Jul 21, 2023 · Perlman, best known as the sarcastic waitress Carla from Cheers, appears in the Greta Gerwig –directed film as Ruth Handler—a real-life legend in the toy business who helped turn Mattel into a...
Aug 5, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ruth Handler, who designed the iconic fashion doll and transformed Mattel into a toy empire. The article covers her early career, her inspiration for Barbie, and her challenges as a woman in business.
Jul 21, 2023 · Barbie creator Ruth Handler was inspired to make her iconic doll after finding an alluring German toy character named Bild Lilli. Barbie later debuted in 1959.
Jul 14, 2023 · In the new Barbie film, the doll's creator Ruth Handler plays a crucial role. She spoke to the BBC in 1997, describing what her inspiration was – and how some men didn't like the idea of a doll...
Aug 2, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ruth Handler, who created the iconic Barbie doll in 1959 and co-founded the toy company Mattel with her husband Elliot. Discover how she was inspired by a German doll, how Barbie became a symbol of freedom and choice, and what other inventions she made.
