Barbie was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, who was inspired by the German Bild Lilli doll and wanted a doll for girls that resembled an adult woman. The first Barbie doll was named Barbra Millicent Roberts and wore a striped bathing suit. Over the decades, Barbie expanded to include friends like Ken and careers spanning over 90 professions. In 2009, Barbie celebrated her 50th birthday with a party recreating her dream house that was attended by many stars.