For Dalia Naeem, the dream was simple — to look like a real-life Barbie doll. But after 43 cosmetic surgeries, the 29-year-old from Baghdad has sparked both fascination and fierce criticism.
Once a TV presenter and actress known for her natural charm, Dalia now has platinum-blonde hair, a tiny sculpted nose, and lips so full they barely move when she smiles. Some fans call her “Iraqi Barbie.” Others are cruel, labeling her “Zombie” or “Devil Barbie.” Still, Dalia seems unfazed. “Your makeup is Barbie,” she told her stylist proudly in a viral video.
Her transformation has earned her nearly a million followers online — but also endless judgment. “Beauty is pain,” one commenter wrote. “But this is another level.”
💔 Whether you see confidence or obsession, Dalia’s story reminds us how far some will go to feel seen — and how quick the world is to judge what it doesn’t understand.
