Ken Has Always Been Barbie’s Gay Best Friend—Not Her Boyfriend

BARBIE’S BELOVED BEARD?

For years, people have questioned what role Ken really plays in Barbie’s life. But the truth is in plain sight: Ken’s not boyfriend material. At least, not for Barbie.

An illustration including photos of a Barbie Toy Box and a variety of photos of Toy Ken Barbie Dolls and Ryan Gosling as Ken in Barbie the Warner Bros. film.
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