Hello Kitty is one of the globe's most instantly recognizable characters. Since she debuted on a plastic coin purse in 1975, ...

For many, Sanrio is synonymous with Hello Kitty. The sweet, silent white cat has transcended generations and borders to become a global cultural icon. But few know that Hello Kitty was not ...

As such, Hello Kitty is also a commercial behemoth that has earned her creator an estimated $80 billion, placing her alongside Pokémon, Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh as history’s top ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national ...

In honor of Hello Kitty's 50th birthday, here are fun facts about the beloved Sanrio character who, turns out, is not a cat. Hello Kitty isn’t even her real name (and she’s British).

Hello Kitty Turns 50: How a Cartoon Cat Became the Ultimate Icon of Cuteness. Yuko Shimizu’s beloved Sanrio character celebrates her 50th birthday with a slew of new products.

She may only be the height of five apples, but Hello Kitty bestrides the world. As she celebrates her 50th birthday this year, Sanrio’s little white cat has gone far beyond her humble origins adorning ...