What Melbourne identities would look like as Barbie

We asked an AI tool to transform famous Melburnians into residents of the Barbie-verse. From Daniel Andrews to Gillon McLachlan, these are the results.

It’s always a doll moment with these high-flyers.

We asked an AI text-to-image generator to reimagine Australian celebrities as Barbieland synthetics.

Margot Barbie appropriately looks like, well, herself.

Playground protector Gatto Ken is expensive as he has a toy Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and burly entourage (sold separately). Meteorologist Bunn Barbie has a sunny disposition but a hands-off-the-hair policy.

Gillon Ken is so preened, handsome and flawless, there are behind-the-scenes moves to rename him Hamish Ken.

But be warned: Gillon Ken needs a My Little Pony set of equestrian horses (also sold separately).

Molly Ken has been recalled as his pants have a tendency to fall down.

Skirt-wearing Dan Ken, seen by AI as progressive, looks like a potential baton twirler for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Oops.

Daniel Andrews doesn’t mind a hand gesture.

… even while wearing a tutu.

What’s next for outgoing AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan?

It looks like he’d fit in well in the Barbie-verse.

Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum has always been a larger than life figure. Picture: David Caird

And Molly Barbie doesn’t appear to be any different.

Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp.

And Sally Capp as Barbie.

Eddie McGuire has been dubbed Eddie Mc-Everywhere.

And now he’s in the Barbie-verse.

Melbourne’s favourite weather girl, Jane Bunn.

And she’s just as glamorous as a Barbie.

Dustin Martin is one of Melbourne’s most famous footy players.

And it turns out even AI recognises him for his distinctive tattoos.

Mick Gatto was acquitted of murder during Melbourne’s grisly gangland wars.

Now he’s been transformed into a Barbie.

Melbourne’s own pop princess Kylie Minogue looks like she was destined to be turned into a Barbie.

… just as we suspected.

Aussie sporting legend Cathy Freeman …

… transformed into ‘Sprinting Barbie’.

Alright, we know she’s not strictly from Melbourne, but she was on Neighbours so we’re claiming her.

This is what AI thinks Margot Robbie would look like as Barbie.