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Woman Who Inspired Barbie Says Margot & Greta Deserved Oscar Nominations

TMZ.com Tuesday, 23 January 2024
The woman who the Barbie doll is named after is shocked Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig weren't nominated for Academy Awards ... and she doesn't understand the snubs. Barbara Handler, whose mother Ruth created the famous toy and named it after her,…
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