Here's what Barbie looked like the year you were born

• The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959, making the iconic toy 65 years old in 2024.
• Barbies have offered broader representations of race, body type, and careers over the years.
• The "Barbie" movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, sparked the "Barbiecore" trend in 2023.

Barbies have offered broader representations of race, body type, and careers since the first doll debuted 65 years ago in 1959.