2000s

2004: In a time of celebrity power couples, makeups and breakups, Barbie created a bigger worldwide scandal when she broke up with long-time boyfriend, Ken, than when mega-celebs Britney & Justin and Ben & J.Lo cut ties a few weeks earlier.

2009: From her first-ever fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to a celebrity-filled birthday bash at her Malibu Dream House, Barbie celebrated her 50th anniversary in style.

REFLECTION OF THE TIMES

In 2000, Jewel Girl brought Barbie natural looking makeup a more athletic physique, a bendable, flexible waist and her first belly button.