To begin, let’s revisit a bit of history. The first Barbie doll was released in 1959, marketed as the epitome of anatomical perfection. Unlike the traditional big-eyed celluloid dolls, Barbie’s adult face and feminine figure offered a fresh alternative, quickly captivating young girls. However, as time passed, concerns arose. Doctors warned of the doll’s unintended influence, as teenage girls began striving for its unattainable proportions. Barbie became linked to cases of anorexia, affecting hundreds, if not thousands, worldwide.
While browsing for fashion inspiration this season, I stumbled upon an article praising an Austrian Barbie-inspired figure as a style icon. Yet, finding accurate information about her proved challenging.
Meet Billie (or Anna, depending on the source), a 30-year-old Vienna resident who describes herself as a style icon and “Europe’s most beautiful artificial woman.” Born in 1994 into an ordinary family, Billie had a typical childhood, attending school and playing sports without any standout interests. During her teenage years, she embraced the emo subculture, dyeing her hair black, getting piercings, and later adding tattoos.
At 18, Billie grew disenchanted with the emo aesthetic, realizing it wasn’t garnering the attention she craved. This epiphany led her to transform her image, trading dark tones for the pastel hues of babydoll pink. Although her new look attracted more notice, Billie still felt inadequate. At 19, she underwent her first breast augmentation, beginning a journey of self-reinvention that would define her public persona.
Billie’s rise to fame was gradual. Initially, she earned money by sharing photos on various online platforms, receiving payments based on views. She even claims to have been among the early pioneers of OnlyFans, though this assertion remains unverified.
Over time, Billie caught the media’s attention, making appearances on television and talk shows where she shared stories about her life and transformation. Before her drastic changes, she was a naturally attractive young woman with striking eyes. However, Billie admitted she saw little beauty in her original appearance, opting instead for cosmetic surgery to fit societal trends and ideals.
Despite her fame, Billie has acknowledged her dependency on plastic surgeries and cosmetic injections. While she recognizes her addiction, she feels unable—and perhaps unwilling—to change course. Her story serves as a poignant reflection of the lengths some go to in pursuit of beauty and acceptance.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has come to a painful conclusion
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, once one of the most talked-about couples globally, have seen their relationship deteriorate into a state of open hostility.
Since their divorce in 2019, the pair, famously known as “Brangelina”, have been embroiled in ongoing legal disputes and public disagreements, along with a series of serious allegations against one another.
Most recently, in April, Jolie submitted court documents to the Los Angeles Superior Court claiming Pitt had physically abused her, a charge he has strongly denied. The former couple is also locked in a contentious dispute over the sale of a French winery they acquired during their marriage.
In a notable development, reports have emerged that Vivienne, one of their daughters, has chosen to drop “Pitt” from her surname. Now, it appears that her sister Shiloh is following suit, taking steps to make this change official.
According to TMZ, Shiloh celebrated her 18th birthday by filing for a legal name change to Shiloh Jolie. The timing of her paperwork submission, on the day she turned 18, suggests that this was one of her first actions as an adult.
While the name change is pending, it seems likely to go through. Shiloh is one of the six children Jolie and Pitt share, and she isn’t the only one showing strained relations with her father.
Recently, Vivienne made headlines when her name appeared in the official Playbill for the production of The Outsiders, which she helped her mother produce, listed simply as Vivienne Jolie. Similarly, 19-year-old Zahara has reportedly begun using the name Zahara Jolie, and the eldest sibling, Maddox, 22, has also dropped ‘Pitt’ from his name.
While Shiloh is the only child to have formally initiated a name change, the broader trend among the siblings suggests a unified stance in support of their mother amid the ongoing tensions with their father.
In 2020, their brother Pax even took to Instagram to express his disdain for Pitt, saying: “You have made the lives of those closest to me a constant hell”.
He added ominously: “You may tell yourself and the world whatever you want, but the truth will come to light someday”, finishing with: “So Happy Father’s Day, you f*****g awful human being”.
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