The mystery of what happened to Barbie's parents has been a subject of speculation and discussion among fans for decades. In the early days of Barbie, her parents were never mentioned, and she was simply a doll with no backstory. However, in the 1960s, a series of books was published that introduced Barbie's parents, George and Margaret Roberts, and her younger sister Skipper
. In recent years, Mattel has tried to address the mystery of Barbie's parents. In the 2016 movie "Barbie: Star Light Adventure," Barbie reveals that her mother "passed away," but it is never stated how she died
. In the 2021 digital series "Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures," Barbie's father, George, is shown to be a documentary filmmaker who is often away on business but stays in touch with Barbie and Skipper through video calls
. There are various theories about what happened to Barbie's parents:
- Some fans believe they died in a car accident
- Others think they simply moved away and left Barbie and Skipper to raise themselves
- Some theories suggest that Barbie's parents are superheroes or royalty who are hiding their identities
Despite these theories, the exact fate of Barbie's parents remains a mystery, and their appearances in movies and TV shows have been limited
