The trailblazing actress, known for roles in “Orange is the New Black” and “Finding Anna,” has become the first trans person to have a Barbie doll created in her likeness.
Just ahead of her 50th birthday this Sunday, Mattel announced the doll Wednesday as part of its new Tribute Collection Barbie Doll series. Late comedy legend Lucille Ball and Queen Elizabeth were previously featured in the collection.
“It’s been a dream for years to work with Barbie to create my own doll,” the Mobile, Ala., native said. “I can’t wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection.” To help bring the doll to life, Barbie’s design team researched Cox’s eye-catching red carpet looks, and utilized skin tone and body sculpts samples the award-winning LGTBQ+ advocate personally signed off on.
With the launch, Mattel announced it is also making a donation in Cox’s name to TransFamilySOS, a San Diego-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to families and trans youth.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Laverne Cox Makes History by Inspiring the First Trans Barbie Doll'I hope that people can look at this Barbie and dream big like I have in my career.'
Read more »
The Laverne Cox Barbie Is A Big Deal For Trans Representation“I hope that trans people know that we will do everything we can to make sure that they are okay, that there are people who love them, that they are lovable, and that trans is beautiful,' Cox says.
Read more »
Laverne Cox Helped Design The First Ever Transgender BarbieLaverne Cox has received her own Barbie doll for her work in transgender rights — and it is the first ever transgender Barlie
Read more »
Mattel's first transgender Barbie designed after Laverne CoxIn celebration of her birthday, Barbie is also making a donation in Cox's name to TransFamilySOS, a nonprofit that is on a mission to create a more gender affirming and accepting community.
Read more »
Laverne Cox honored by Mattel with her own Barbie doll“I hope that people can look at this Barbie and dream big like I have in my career,” the Emmy-award-winning actress and transgender activist said.
Read more »
Laverne Cox Gets Her Own Barbie Doll'I can't wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection' (via toofab)
Read more »