“Barbie“ & “Lady Bird“ Director/Writer GRETA GERWIG “The Hurt Locker“ director KATHRYN BIGELOW

How do you like this movie? “Barbie” and “Lady Bird“ Director/Writer GRETA GERWIG, “The Hurt Locker“ and “Zero Dark Thirty“ director KATHRYN BIGELOW at “Barbie“ private screening in New York on December 14, 2023. 10 fascinating facts about the iconic Barbie doll: 1. **Inception:** Barbie made her debut on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, created Barbie and named her after her daughter, Barbara. 2. **Inspiration:** Barbie was inspired by the German doll called Bild Lilli, which was based on a saucy comic strip character. Initially marketed as an adult collector’s item, Barbie evolved into a toy for children. 3. **Career Evolution:** Barbie has had over 200 careers. She has been an astronaut, a doctor, a pilot, a chef, a computer engineer, a presidential candidate, and more, serving as an inspiration for young girls to pursue diverse professions. 4. **G