Barbie, also known as Barbara Millicent Roberts, is the iconic doll loved by millions around the world. However, the true inspiration behind Barbie's creation has been a topic of debate. Some believe that Barbie Ryan, who passed away, or Barbara Handler Segal, who is now 82 years old, is the real-life Barbie.

These two origin stories couldn't be more different. One suggests that Barbie was created due to a man's obsession with the "perfect woman," while the other revolves around a mother's love for her children.

However, both stories have darker sides that go beyond the innocent image of the doll, including scandals involving orgies, sex toys, embezzlement, AIDS, and suicide.

The battle over who truly inspired Barbie didn't come to light until years after the doll's debut in 1959. Ruth Handler, one of the co-founders of Mattel and Barbie's creator, published her autobiography in 1994, taking credit for naming the doll after her daughter and overlooking the contribution of Jack Ryan, the designer behind Barbie.

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