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Barbie put on a Baywatch bathing suit in 1995. Her job title says she's a lifeguard, but she seems to only save her dolphin companion—at least according to the commercials that ran in the mid-90s. The television show (1989–2001) wasn't marketed toward children, but the Baywatch Barbie was. 1996: Shaving Fun Ken loses his beard

D’Errico gained fame for her 18-episode stint as Donna Marco on “Baywatch” and was married to Motley Crüe guitarist Nikki Sixx from 1996 to 2007. They share daughter Frankie-Jean, 20. D’Errico also has a son, Rhyan, 28, from a previous relationship. As part of the "You Can Be Anything" campaign—which encouraged young girls to explore a variety of professions—Mattel introduced the Shero line. One popular doll was inspired by director Ava DuVernay; it sold out within hours. Since then, the line of dolls has honored women including Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim, plus-size model Ashley Graham (pictured), and ballerina Misty Copeland. Barbie also took to YouTube to become a vlogger in 2015. She encouraged girls to stop apologizing so much and also brought up topics like depression and bullying. 2016: Barbie's new body makes the cover of Time Baywatch” alum Donna D’Errico shared a trio of suspiciously airbrushed photos in only a skimpy white bikini and high heels while posing with an umbrella — because that’s what one wears while sheltering from the rain, right?As part of The Career Collection, Barbie got her police badge in 1993. The limited-edition doll came with a uniform and hat, but Barbie also had a white and gold dress to change into after work. She also became a U.S. Army medic. In the snaps, D’Errico, 53, looks decades younger than her age and has a body that could best be described as Barbie-like.

She may be 11 inches tall and made entirely of plastic, but Barbie is a global icon. Having held positions as an astronaut, pilot and even President, she’s now set to be a movie star, with the new Barbie film, directed by Greta Gerwig, hitting cinemas on 21 July. When Barbie turned 30, Mattel celebrated at New York City's Lincoln Center. Guests received a Pink Jubilee Barbie who wore a silver lamé gown. Barbie also became a representative for UNICEF when she started her third decade. Here, actresses Jane Curtin and Susan Saint James are seen holding a special edition Barbie Doll Benefiting UNICEF. 1990: Barbie becomes a bridesmaid Designing duo The Blonds created their eponymous Barbie to mimic the style of a drag queen. The Blonds Barbie wasn't meant for children. Instead, the stylish doll was a collector's item for adults. 2013: Barbie-themed restaurant opens in Taiwan Though some say Barbie is a career-oriented feminist, the doll's body size has always been a source of controversy. If she was real, Barbie's original waist would have measured an impossibly small 18 inches. While her midsection expanded and her breasts shrank a couple of times over the decades, it wasn't until 2016 that Mattel introduced figures other than the original version. The Fashionista line now features seven body types, 11 skin tones, and 28 hairstyles. In the fall of 2019, dolls with prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs hit the market. She told RealSelf at the time, “I went to see [Dr. Michael K. Obeng] because I had excess skin on my upper arms. … I also had quite a bit of excess skin on my stomach from having had two children.”

1975: Skipper grows up and out

While Clare has spent thousands on her collection, she’ll never sell it. “It brings me so much joy and connects me to the child I once was,” she says. “I’ll sell everything I own before I ever sell my dolls!” Once they’re out of the box, they lose 50 per cent of the value,” Clare adds. Still, she, like many collectors, enjoys giving unloved Barbies a “spa day” — cleaning them up and re-dressing them in their original outfits. The 1992 version of Teen Talk Barbie voiced her disdain for arithmetic when she said, "math class is tough." The American Association of University Women didn't like the message this sent to young girls. Mattel didn't recall the doll, but parents could switch their doll for one that wouldn't say the phrase. Mattel's president at the time, Jill E. Barad, admitted to the error. "In hindsight, the phrase 'math class is tough,' while correct for many students both male and female, should not have been included," said Barad. Totally Hair Barbie hit stores the same year, becoming the best selling Barbie of all time. She was re-released in 2017. 1993: Barbie becomes a police officer For the first time since 1966 (when she became a Pan Am stewardess), Barbie got a new job. In 1964, Barbie went to hospitals as a candy striper, but her new job as a surgeon led her to the operating room.