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In sum, Diablo Cody’s insights reveal a nuanced perspective: that Barbie’s cultural meaning has always encompassed feminist ideals, and efforts to artificially reinvent her as a “girl boss” may overlook her original significance. She advocates for celebrating the doll and by extension, femininity, beauty, and superficial entertainment as valid facets of human experience—without the need to complicate or overanalyze them.

Her candid reflections serve as a reminder that sometimes, simplicity and authenticity are what truly resonate, especially when dealing with icons deeply embedded in cultural consciousness.