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The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Woman spends £73k to become Barbie but is told she looks ‘awful' and ‘ugly' – her ‘before' photo will leave you stunned
A WOMAN has revealed that she has splashed more than £73,000 to look like a real life Barbie doll. Marcela Iglesias, 47, who is from Buenos Aires and lives in Los Angeles, is obsessed with looking young and has not only had plastic surgery, but also goes for regular Botox and filler appointments too. 6 A mother has spent over £73,000 to transform into a "human Barbie" Credit: Instagram/@marcelaiglesiashollywood 6 But trolls have slammed Marcela Iglesias, 47, for her plastic look Credit: Truly/Youtube 6 Many have been left gobsmacked by her 'before' photo Credit: Jam Press/@marcelaiglesiashollywood 6 This mother has had her boobs done and is now debating whether to get butt implants Credit: Instagram/@marcelaiglesiashollywood But since going public with her plastic look, social media users have been left totally stunned after seeing her 'before' photo. Revealing all to Reflecting on her desire to look like the popular children's doll, Marcela, who began getting Botox in 2012 and had her "I wanna emulate Barbie, she's my idol. I believe I can be anything I want. Read more surgery stories 'The reason that I wanted to emulate the Barbie doll is that my mother never bought me a Barbie doll. She disliked the doll. 'I love the aesthetics of the doll and wanted to look like her, not because I wasn't secure, it's just about how I perceived the doll aesthetically.' But the mum's unique look attracts attention wherever she goes and online, she can be subject to cruel comments. She shared: "I get a lot of judgment. In the beginning it kind of bothered me. Most read in Fabulous "The things they said, 'you look awful, you look ugly, you don't look like a Barbie'. 'It took me a while to process the bad comments and that people will be mean no matter what." Moment Olivia Attwood gasps 'oh my god' as Price Of Perfection star reveals incredible before and after surgery pics after £250k makeover But not ready to stop with her transformation, Marcela's next plan is Reflecting on her journey, the influencer summarised: "Obviously Barbie is the icon of the dolls, but I also wanted to bring my own version to the look." All my life, I've been trying to look like a doll. I wanna emulate Barbie, she's my idol Marcela Iglesias Clapping back to those who dislike her look, Marcela snapped: 'They should not be judging, they should look in the mirror and judge themselves first, rather than judge somebody self.' But YouTube users were stunned by Marcela's look and many rushed to the comments to share their thoughts, with trolls out in full force. What are the risks of getting surgery abroad? IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high. No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK. Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS One person said: 'Where do these people get money to do these things and live the lavish lifestyle. They seem to have more money than sense.' Another added: 'She was 100000000 times better natural!' Why would anyone want to look plastic? YouTube user A third commented: 'She was so beautiful before the operations.' Meanwhile, someone else penned: 'Her face doesn't look like a Barbie at all.' At the same time, someone else wondered: 'Why would anyone want to look "Girl, you need to stop the surgery and pay for a good therapist.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 6 She described Barbie as her "idol" Credit: Jam Press/@marcelaiglesiashollywood 6 She wasn't afraid to clap back at trolls who criticise her Credit: Truly/Youtube
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I've spent £350 on a reborn doll to battle my empty nest – my hubby is ‘weirded out' by it but it's been life-changing
A MOTHER has revealed that she has splashed £350 on a reborn baby so that she doesn't get empty nest syndrome. The influencer, who has previously been labelled as a 'human Barbie ', is overjoyed with her new lifelike doll, but claimed that her hubby thinks it's 'weird'. 6 6 6 The model was left feeling 'empty' now that her son, Rodrigo, 23, is all grown up. As a result, Marcela Iglesias wanted something she could 'nurture' again. She did her research and came across a reborn doll shop in the UK. While it's helped to satisfy her maternal needs, it's left her husband, Steve, 57, feeling 'confused' and quite 'weirded out'. Marcela, who has 1.2million Instagram followers, told NeedToKnow: 'I've always felt a strong maternal instinct, even after my own children grew up. 'I started thinking about getting a reborn doll when I began to feel a sense of emptiness at home. 'I wanted something to nurture again, without the demands of a real infant. 'I actually discovered them by accident. I was scrolling on Instagram and saw a video of someone holding what I thought was a real baby - but it was a reborn doll. 'I went down a rabbit hole after that, watching videos, reading forums, and eventually looking at artist shops on Etsy. "My husband was a little confused at first and felt a bit weirded out. He has now come around to the idea. "He sees how happy the doll makes me." Marcela revealed that she even used photos of herself as a baby to inspire the doll's look. She chose a baby girl, which she has named Sofia, but she is open to the idea of changing the name to Cleopatra. The influencer now spends each day changing her outfits and pretending to feed her tot with a bottle. And in the next few weeks, she hopes to take Sofia on walks in a pram. Marcela continued: 'It was a big decision, but many of these dolls are handmade with incredible detail. 'I saw it as a bit of an investment in my emotional well-being. 'Opening the box felt like meeting someone I already loved. What is empty nest syndrome? Empty nest syndrome is a psychological condition that some parents experience when their children leave home, typically for college, work, or to live independently. It's not a clinical diagnosis, but rather a period of grief, sadness, loneliness, or loss of purpose that can occur when the daily responsibilities of raising children come to an end. Common Symptoms involve: Sadness or depression, loss of purpose or identity, anxiety about children's well-being, marital stress (if the couple is now alone together again) and feelings of loneliness. To combat this, some coping strategies including: reconnecting with personal goals, hobbies, or career, strengthening your relationship with your partner or friends, seeking support from other parents or a therapist and/or maintaining healthy but non-intrusive contact with your children. 'I held her for a long time, just taking in the detail and weight. 'It was strangely calming, and I was actually quite emotional. 'It's not exactly like having a real baby - but the motions, the care, and the attention feel very real and comforting.' Marcela, who is originally from Buenos Aires but now lives in Los Angeles, US, explained that her son, Rodrigo, thought the idea of having a reborn sister was 'cool'. She highlighted: 'Rodrigo thinks it's cool in a weird way and even asked to hold her once, very gently. 'It already has been a life changing experience for me. 'It gives me a routine, something to focus on that feels peaceful and grounding. 'It's not for everyone, but for me, it fills a little emotional space I didn't realise was so empty. 'Whether it's grief, anxiety, or loneliness, these dolls offer a form of comfort that's very real. 'I just want people to understand that for many of us, reborn dolls aren't toys – they're emotional companions.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 6 6
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Human Barbie' spends £350 on lifelike baby doll so she doesn't get empty nest syndrome (and she even dresses and feeds the toy)
A woman has revealed how she spent hundreds of pounds on a lifelike baby doll - in a bid to avoid empty nest syndrome when her son left home. Marcela Iglesias, who is originally from Buenos Aires, in Argentina, but lives in Los Angeles, labels herself as 'human Barbie' and has spent thousands on plastic surgery. And the elaborate spending hasn't stopped there, with Marcela splashing out £350 on a lifelike reborn baby doll after her 23-year-old son grew up. The influencer, who has one million followers, treats the doll - named Sofia - like a member of the family, pretending to feed the doll and planning to take it on walks in a pram. Marcela, 47, modelled the expensive toy on photographs of herself as a baby. But she has admitted that her husband Steve, 57, is 'weirded out' by the new addition. The mother said that while her son Rodrigo still lives at home, she needed something she could 'nurture' again. 'I've always felt a strong maternal instinct, even after my own children grew up,' she said. 'I started thinking about getting a reborn doll when I began to feel a sense of emptiness at home. 'I wanted something to nurture again, without the demands of a real infant.' Marcela said her husband was 'a little confused at first and felt a bit weirded out'. She used photographs of herself as a baby to help design the doll, which she has named Sofia. Her days now include changing the doll's outfits and pretending to feed her, and she plans to take Sofia on walks in a pram in the coming weeks. 'I saw it as a bit of an investment in my emotional well-being,' Marcela said. 'Opening the box felt like meeting someone I already loved. 'I held her for a long time, just taking in the detail and weight. 'It was strangely calming, and I was actually quite emotional. 'It's not exactly like having a real baby - but the motions, the care, and the attention feel very real and comforting.' She added that for many people, reborn dolls are not just toys but 'emotional companions'.
