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Barbie and Ken get a reality check! Study reveals how dolls are finally starting to look like real people - with 'Curvy Barbie' closely matched to today's average woman

Daily Mail 1 min read 3 hours ago

Scientists from Adelaide University analysed four recent Barbie dolls, as well as the latest Ken doll. The results revealed that the dolls' proportions are finally starting to resemble those of real people.
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