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In this video, I spent the day with a real life human Barbie doll and transformed into a Barbie too! What can I say… I’m a Barbie girl at heart.
When I was little, I was a huge fan of Barbie. I had the Barbie Dream House, the pink Jeep, and an extensive Barbie collection. I even used to force my little brothers to play Barbies with me (they secretly loved it.)
And even though I loved Barbies, I absolutely struggled with body image when I was younger and I do question if any of it had to do with the conditioning and programming I may have been receiving from looking at that doll for hours a day.
Barbie made her debut to the world on March 9, 1959 at the New York Toy Fair. Straight outta the womb with long, thin legs, a perfect hourglass figure, and that snatched seductive stare, Barbie was an instant hit. Since then, Barbie has become so much more than just a doll. She even ranks at #43 on the list of the 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived. Barbie has become so popular, that even humans want to be her, going extreme lengths to achieve the Barbie look and lifestyle. And in this video, we spend the day with a real Barbie who has done exactly this.
Marcela Iglesias is a real life barbie doll, a “human doll” and she’s spent loads of money, time, and plastic to become just like Barbie. She even has two songs called “It’s Barbie B****” and “Human Doll.” Marcela was also part of a show & community called “The Plastics of Hollywood,” which was a group of people who wanted to turn themselves into human dolls through plastic surgery.
In this video we dive deep into the discussions of body image and plastic surgery, and we even get to meet Marcela’s friend Justin, “the human Ken doll.”
Since the 90s and early 2000s when I was playing with Barbie, she’s come a long way. In 1994, researchers in Finland made a startling announcement: Barbie, if she were a real woman, would lack enough body fat to get her period. This revelation sparked a wave of discussions and demands for change. Responding to the criticism, Mattel, the creators of Barbie, introduced new body types, embracing diversity and inclusivity. They aimed to ensure that every child could see themselves represented in the dolls they played with. Mattel has created all types of barbies in the last few decades, including Barbies of all skin types, sizes, even Barbies with disabilities and Drag Queen Barbie! In 2018, Mattel celebrated International Women's Day with the MoreRoleModels campaign, honoring extraordinary women like Frida Kahlo, Katherine Johnson, and Amelia Earhart.
Although I may not be on board with glamorizing plastic surgery, I definitely expanded my perspective through spending time with Marcela and Justin and ultimately I believe in body autonomy.
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In this video, I spent the day with a real life human Barbie doll and transformed into a Barbie too! What can I say… I’m a Barbie girl at heart.
When I was little, I was a huge fan of Barbie. I had the Barbie Dream House, the pink Jeep, and an extensive Barbie collection. I even used to force my little brothers to play Barbies with me (they secretly loved it.)
And even though I loved Barbies, I absolutely struggled with body image when I was younger and I do question if any of it had to do with the conditioning and programming I may have been receiving from looking at that doll for hours a day.
Barbie made her debut to the world on March 9, 1959 at the New York Toy Fair. Straight outta the womb with long, thin legs, a perfect hourglass figure, and that snatched seductive stare, Barbie was an instant hit. Since then, Barbie has become so much more than just a doll. She even ranks at #43 on the list of the 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived. Barbie has become so popular, that even humans want to be her, going extreme lengths to achieve the Barbie look and lifestyle. And in this video, we spend the day with a real Barbie who has done exactly this.
Marcela Iglesias is a real life barbie doll, a “human doll” and she’s spent loads of money, time, and plastic to become just like Barbie. She even has two songs called “It’s Barbie B****” and “Human Doll.” Marcela was also part of a show & community called “The Plastics of Hollywood,” which was a group of people who wanted to turn themselves into human dolls through plastic surgery.
In this video we dive deep into the discussions of body image and plastic surgery, and we even get to meet Marcela’s friend Justin, “the human Ken doll.”
Since the 90s and early 2000s when I was playing with Barbie, she’s come a long way. In 1994, researchers in Finland made a startling announcement: Barbie, if she were a real woman, would lack enough body fat to get her period. This revelation sparked a wave of discussions and demands for change. Responding to the criticism, Mattel, the creators of Barbie, introduced new body types, embracing diversity and inclusivity. They aimed to ensure that every child could see themselves represented in the dolls they played with. Mattel has created all types of barbies in the last few decades, including Barbies of all skin types, sizes, even Barbies with disabilities and Drag Queen Barbie! In 2018, Mattel celebrated International Women's Day with the MoreRoleModels campaign, honoring extraordinary women like Frida Kahlo, Katherine Johnson, and Amelia Earhart.
Although I may not be on board with glamorizing plastic surgery, I definitely expanded my perspective through spending time with Marcela and Justin and ultimately I believe in body autonomy.
Follow Marcela!
Instagram: instagram.com/marcelaiglesiashollywood
YouTube: youtube.com/@MarcelaIglesias
Follow Justin!
Justin Jedlica
Instagram instagram.com/justinjedlica
Thank you to our amazing hair & makeup team who transformed us into Barbies!
Makeup by Gigi & Sarahi
instagram.com/gigipanwar
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054454211149&mibextid=LQQJ4d
instagram.com/yourfavoritemacgirl
Hair by Angie
instagram.com/angiebsexyhair
Video shot by Caitlin Pitt
Video edited by Caroline Milster
Video produced by Sky Cowans & Kalina Benhamou
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