Barbie Turns 50

Barbie Turns 50 toy mattel The Life and Times of the Most Famous Doll in the World
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The Breakup
In 2004, after 43 years of dating, Barbie and Ken split. Coming on the heels of big celebrity break-ups like Ben Affleck and J-Lo, the news made headlines around the world.

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