The Barbie Legacy: From Ruth Handler to Margot Robbie
Barbara Handler, the woman who inspired the creation of the Barbie doll, makes a cameo appearance in an upcoming film opposite Margot Robbie. Handler, the daughter of Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler, appears in a scene on a park bench in Santa Monica, California. She praised Robbie's portrayal of the iconic character and expressed her belief that her late mother would be thrilled to see Barbie become the focus of a Hollywood film. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, also features Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, Alexandra Shipp, Dua Lipa, and John Cena.