Barbara Millicent Roberts turned 50 today. [Who?]

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Barbie, whose full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, celebrated her 50th birthday today. Created by Mattel, Barbie has a rich backstory including fictional parents George and Margaret Roberts from Willows, Wisconsin, and a variety of careers that promote female empowerment. Notably, Barbie has had an on-and-off relationship with Ken Carson since 1961, with their relationship reflecting societal changes over the decades. Barbie's diverse range of pets and vehicles, along with her numerous companions and siblings, highlight her multifaceted character.

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Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. In a series of novels published by Random House in the 1960s, her parents' names are given as George and Margaret Roberts from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin.

Barbie attended Willows High School and fictional Manhattan International High School in New York City, based on the real-life Stuyvesant High School. She has an on-off romantic relationship with her beau Ken (Ken Carson), who first appeared in 1961. Like Barbie, Ken shares his name with one of Ruth Handler's children. A news release from Mattel in February 2004 announced that Barbie and Ken had decided to split up, but in February 2006 they were back together again.[6][7]

Barbie has had over forty pets including cats and dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub, and a zebra. [sounds like our house] She has owned a wide range of vehicles, including pink Corvette convertibles, trailers and jeeps. She also holds a pilot's license, and operates commercial airliners in addition to serving as a flight attendant. Barbie's careers are designed to show that women can take on a variety of roles in life, and the doll has been sold with a wide range of titles including Miss Astronaut Barbie (1965), Doctor Barbie (1988) and Nascar Barbie (1998).[8]

Mattel has created a range of companions for Barbie, including Hispanic Teresa, Midge, African American Christie and Steven (Christie's boyfriend). Barbie's siblings and cousins were also created including Skipper, Tutti (Todd's twin sister), Todd (Tutti's and Stacie's twin brother), Stacie (Todd's twin sister), Kelly, Krissy, Francie, and Jazzie...
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Mattel tries to keep Barbie current but there are no plans for a pierced or split-tongue Barbie. While they have remained close over the years, Ken and Barbie's relationship has endured many trials, including, the swinging 70's, and Barbie's adventures with Scientology. Their affair officially ended when Ken began to explore his sexuality. Ken now lives with GI Joe. Barbie works in secret as a PF Mentor.
 
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Their affair officially ended when Ken began to explore his sexuality. Ken now lives with GI Joe. Barbie works in secret as a PF Mentor.

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