Why did Barbie and Ken break up?

Why did Barbie and Ken break up?

Breakup that rocked the world: Ken and Barbie shocked their fans — and the world — when the doll world's "golden couple" went splitsville in 2004. When they unexpectedly split, their PR reps said both Ken and Barbie needed to spend "some quality time apart."

Is Barbie married to Ken?

Barbie — the most popular fashion doll in the world, according to toy maker Mattel — met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961, and they have been inseparable ever since. Arons hinted Wednesday that the separation may be partially due to Ken's reluctance to getting married.

Did Barbie and Ken break up 2020?

After 43 years together, Barbie and Ken (search) — as in the dolls — have decided that breaking up is hard to do, but do it they must. "This is an announcement we thought we'd never make," said Barbie's publicist, Ken Sunshine (search). "I will confirm that Ken and Barbie are going to go their separate ways."

Did Barbie and Ken get divorced?

A news release from Mattel in February 2004 announced that Barbie and Ken had decided to split up, but in February 2006, they were hoping to rekindle their relationship after Ken had a makeover. Barbie was friendly with Blaine, an Australian surfer, during her split with Ken in 2004.