EntertainmentBarbie: Get to know the story behind Allan and Midge, Mattel dollsPlayed by Michael Cera and Emerald Fennell, Allan and Midge were a couple and had two childrentoday at 14:42

the premiere of Barbie this Thursday, the 20th, it took people of all ages to movie theaters in Brazil. Many arrived dressed in pink, dressed in pink, to the theaters to watch the first live-action of theMattel. In addition to the Barbies with different professions, and the Kens (only Kens), two characters represented toys a little less known from the Barbie manufacturer: Midge and Allan.

The actress Emerald Fennell played Midge. Redhead and with freckles, the doll was released in the 1960s and became the subject of controversy for having a version accompanied by a baby. She has a removable belly, where the child would be. Despite not being very successful at the time it went on sale, Midge has been picked up by collectors.

The website description doll collectordedicated to the sale of collectible dolls, says: “Barbie’s best friend Midge and her husband Alan (sold separately) are expecting their second child – a little girl. She is very happy with her partner and their first child. , Ryan (sold separately). Help Mama Midge take care of her beautiful baby girl!”

In the United States, parents were not happy with their children having contact with a pregnant doll. In response, Allan, or “Ken’s buddy” (“Ken’s partner”, in free translation), had to assume the role of Midge’s husband, making Midge’s narrative Mattel more acceptable to conservatives. in the movie Greta Gerwig, Michael Cera plays the puppet, but Allan and Midge’s relationship is unclear.