Barbie’s longtime boyfriend is Gay? Some of her fans seem to think so.
The duo began dating in 1961. Obsessed with fashion, the two have had difficulty holding down jobs to pay for their extravagant life styles. Both have upwards of 50 different jobs in their resumes.
Over the years, Ken has adopted a number of different looks and hairstyles. But one thing is constant - he likes to show off his abs.
While there have been rumors that Ken has been unable to satisfy Barbie, the release of “Magic Earring Ken” in 1993 seemed to reveal the reason. Ken was dressed for a night at a WEHO gay disco - wearing a see-thru shirt, exposing his six-pack; a lavender open vest; and frosted blond hair. And most suspicious of all, his necklace looked like a “cock ring” on a chain.
A few years later, Ken announced he had become a “Sugar Daddy”, suitably attired for an elegant afternoon on Palm Beach. Although he said the title was a result of him buying a miniature pet dog named Sugar, many suspect there is a Sugar Baby out there some where.
Ken also has several gay friends, including out lesbian Pussy Galore; closeted actor Rock Hudson, and astronaut Sally Ride.
Rock Hudson signs autographs for fans during production of the 1961 Universal Pictures/Robert Aldrich western The Last Sunset while on location in Mexico. Photo by Shirley Clarke, 1960.
