Woman Undergoes 43 Surgeries to Resemble a Doll, Ignites Debate
Dalia Naeem, a 29-year-old actress and presenter from Baghdad, has once again captured attention online after unveiling a dramatic new look. Known on social media as the “Iraqi Barbie,” Dalia claims to have undergone more than 40 cosmetic procedures in her pursuit of a doll-like appearance.
With her platinum-blonde hair and carefully sculpted features, she has become both admired and criticized. In a recent video shared with her followers, her makeup artist gushed, “You look so beautiful, my dear. Just like Barbie.” The compliment, however, quickly fueled divided reactions. While some praised her bold transformation, others labeled her appearance with nicknames like “Zombie Barbie” or “Devil Barbie.”
Despite the criticism, Dalia’s popularity continues to grow. On Instagram alone, she has nearly a million followers, while her TikTok audience has climbed to over 43,000. Her signature look — marked by a tiny nose, fuller lips, and strikingly symmetrical facial features — often sparks discussion in the comments section. Playfully embracing the attention, Dalia has even joked about her appearance, saying, “Your makeup is Barbie.”
Although she has not publicly confirmed every procedure, observers speculate that her surgeries include breast augmentation, lip fillers, and various facial enhancements. Her willingness to radically alter her image has made her one of the most talked-about cosmetic figures in the Middle East.
The fascination with Dalia highlights a larger cultural conversation: how far people are willing to go to meet their own definitions of beauty, and how social media both amplifies and shapes those standards. For her fans, she represents confidence and individuality; for her critics, she is a cautionary tale of obsession with perfection. Either way, Dalia Naeem has ensured that the “Iraqi Barbie” remains a name people won’t soon forget.