In Barbie’s world, she’s the star. Her face launched a global empire, with over 1 billion dolls sold by Mattel to date; she has, for better or worse, the power to set beauty standards; and for well over a year, one of the world’s most famous actors (Margot Robbie) has been imitating her on- and off-camera. It’s her dreamhouse, her convertible — and even Ken knows his place (as Ryan Gosling woefully sings in the new “Barbie” movie).

But there is one supporting character in Barbie Land who might catch your eye. Midge, full name Margaret Hadley Sherwood, who was first introduced as Barbie’s best friend in 1963, and is Barbie’s on-screen neighbor.

Midge’s run as the youthful, freckled sidekick has been sporadic and at times turbulent, with only a handful of releases in the ’60s, before she resurfaced in the ’80s and ’90s. Then, a pregnant version of the doll was unceremoniously pulled from store shelves in 2002 amid fears she was promoting teen motherhood. She only appeared in doll form once more in 2013 — until now.

With a re-released collectible timed to her 60th anniversary this year, as well as actor Emerald Fennell’s delightful turn as “creepy” pregnant Midge in “Barbie,” it just might be Midge’s time to shine. (“Barbie” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is also owned by CNN’s parent company.)