Ken brought the Kenergy to Malibu when he was introduced by Mattel in 1961. As Barbie prepares to celebrate her boyfriend’s 65th birthday March 11—which is also the anniversary of his debut—fans are getting the inside scoop on his full name: Kenneth Sean Carson. Like Barbie—whose name Barbara Millicent Roberts was a nod to Mattel founders Ruth Handler and Eliot Handler’s daughter Barbara Handler—the boy next door’s moniker was inspired by their son Kenneth Handler. As for how Ken plans to celebrate his 65th birthday in his next chapter? He’s teaming with Expedia as the travel company’s newest brand ambassador for 65 adventures around the world. "For decades," a Jan. 26 press release noted, "Ken has been synonymous with the laid-back charm of Malibu life while touting an impressive range of passions as an airline captain, doctor, sailor, skater, cowboy, lifeguard, rock star, and many more.” The release continued, “As a symbol of creativity and self-expression, he’s now expanding his cultural influence as a tastemaker and highly sought-after talent embracing a new era that expands beyond the toy aisle and is filled with collaborative opportunities and exciting adventures." Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1427719/barbie-doll-ken-real-name-revealed
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