The unique doll with silky blond hair first appeared in 1959. No one knew how that event would be revolutionary in the world of toys and, especially, in the world of girls. Barbie dolls were an almost essential part of every girl’s childhood. But, one woman is still obsessed with the idea of Barbie, and she tried really hard to look like one. If you’re not familiar with this woman, it’s time to meet Valeria Lukyanova, a Ukrainian model with the nickname “Human Barbie.” After she dedicated years and years to trying to look just like a Barbie doll, she unexpectedly decided to show her fans and followers what she really looks like. What motivated that, and how does she look without her costume? There is only one way to find out. Keep reading this article and see what the story behind Human Barbie is.

Who is Valeria Lukyanova?
Valeria Lukyanova is a Ukrainian model who became popular in 2012 thanks to her unusual look and odd Barbie doll style. People were intrigued. She was not what people usually think when they say someone “looks like a Barbie doll.” She was literally the Barbie doll—long blonde hair, an extremely small waist, a large bust, and big blue eyes.

People were dying to know how she managed to look like that, what her background was, and why she did it. Questions about her are unstoppable even now, eleven years after the internet discovered her. She grabbed a lot of attention thanks to her odd statements and interviews.