One of those nods is about Ruth Handler, who in the film is played by Rhea Perlman. Ruth was not only the cofounder of Mattel, but she also invented Barbie and named it after her daughter, Barbara ...

“Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday,” the first piece of content to feature Barbie’s little sister in a starring role, will launch on broadcasters and streaming services around the world beginning ...

Barbie — and the doll's creator, Ruth Handler — are both having a moment. The company Handler co-created, Mattel, and the toys it manufactured are all household names, but Ruth's story isn't as well ...

If you just came back from watching the Barbie movie in theaters, you’re no doubt curious to learn more about Ruth Handler, aka the creator of Barbie. Ruth, played by actress Rhea Perlman, shows up to ...

Roadblocks Barbie and Ken dolls, along with Hot Wheels later on – propelled Mattel to go public in 1960. Handler was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1970 and underwent a mastectomy. The experience ...

Barbie worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to bring the doll to life. Barbie is marking a new first in the doll's 64-year history. On Tuesday, Mattel unveiled the first-ever Barbie doll ...

Without revealing too many spoilers for the "Barbie" movie, the character of Ruth Handler plays a pivotal role in Barbie's journey. Played by Rhea Perlman, Handler provides both an emotional center ...

She’s a Barbie girl. Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel. The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring ...

Barbie just released its first doll with Type 1 diabetes – and shoppers are eager to order them. The new Barbie doll has a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump, among other notable features.