PHOTOS Meet Angelica Kenova, the self-proclaimed “New Human Barbie”
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PHOTOS Meet Angelica Kenova, the self-proclaimed “New Human Barbie”

    Angelica Kenova is the latest in a string of Russian and Ukranian women dubbed “Human Barbie” or “Real-Life Barbie” by both themselves and observers fascinated by their stories. But Kenova’s story is somewhat different from those who’ve come before her. Previously, Valeria Lukyanova admitted to manipulating Photoshop in order to achieve her looks;…

Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova admits to using Photoshop, says she’s flattered by critics
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Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova admits to using Photoshop, says she’s flattered by critics

Sorry to break it to you, but Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova didn’t come out of the Mattel package looking exactly like she does in the top picture. “The pictures are photoshopped to achieve smoothness and color correction,” she told Cosmopolitan last week, which is notable change because she’s previously denied using photo editing tools. “They…

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PHOTOS Without makeup, Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova actually looks semi-normal

Who knew? Without (much) makeup, the Human Barbie actually looks more human than Barbie! Although we wouldn’t go so far as calling this look “natural,” it is a step in the right direction for people who are fans of… Other people. (As opposed to plastic dolls.)

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Is the human Barbie Valeria Lukyonova real or fake? Plus, meet Olga “Dominika” Oleynik, her Barbie doll spirit twin

A lot has happened since Valeria Lukyonova, the Real Life Human Barbie Doll, became virally famous in the US. She’s been accused of being “fake,” and “fake” can mean a lot of different things, but the major controversy is whether or not she’s overly photoshopped to achieve her “Barbie” look. She’s also revealed her friendship…

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INTERVIEW Human Barbie doll Valeria Lukyanova talks beauty, plastic surgery, and dealing with the haters

Valeria Lukyanova became an internet sensation earlier this year when Jezebel.com profiled her and posted photos of her looking remarkably similar to a Barbie doll. The Ukrainian model seems to have all of the previously thought to be anatomically impossible attributes that Barbie is known for including a tiny waist, long body, phenomenal curves, and trademark blonde hair. But is she real? Apparently so! V magazine tracked her down and flew her to New York City for a photo shoot and an interview that can only be described as bizarre! Keep reading for highlights from the interview, photos, and even videos of this living, breathing anatomical wonder.