At the end of the film, when Barbie’s existential crisis comes to a head, Perlman resurfaces once again, this time revealing herself to be Ruth Handler, the inventor of Barbie. She also makes ...

The Barbie doll is one of the most recognizable toys in the world, and it’s all thanks to a woman named Ruth Handler. In 1959 ...

Why Trust Us? If you've already seen the movie, you'll know that Ruth Handler (played by actress Rhea Perlman) is a big part of Barbie's emotional growth and journey. TBH, it makes sense given ...

In 1959, Ruth Handler introduced the world to Barbie. Credit: Warner Bros. Rhea Perlman in "Barbie." Credit: Screenshot Warner Bros. Barbie first meets Ruth while she's trying to escape from ...

Together they formed Elliot Handler Plastics, designing and manufacturing novelty goods for children from 1939 to 1942. Elliot oversaw product creation, while Ruth handled the sales and business ...

Like many renowned companies, Mattel began as a startup in a garage. In 1945, husband and wife, Ruth and Elliot Handler, teamed up with Harold “Matt” Matson to collaborate on innovative toys ...

The doll is named after Handler's daughter Barbara, who was the inspiration behind Barbie's creation. Barbie was created by Ruth Handler of Mattel who was the principal architect of the doll's ...