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.
“We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate award-winning actress, producer, writer and LGBTQ+ rights trailblazer Laverne Cox with a doll,” Mattel vice president and global head of Barbie and Dolls Lisa McKnight said Wednesday. “We are proud to highlight the importance of inclusion and acceptance at every age and to recognize Laverne’s significant impact on culture with a Tribute Collection Barbie.”People are also reading… Cox, who became the first transgender woman of color to have a leading role on a scripted TV show in “Orange is the New Black,” and the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in any acting category in 2013, said it was a dream come true to have her own Barbie doll. “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.” “I hope that people can look at this Barbie and dream big like I have in my career,” she added. “The space of dreaming and manifesting is such a powerful source and leads you to achieve more than what you originally thought was possible.” 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. Available for purchase now at stores like Target and Walmart, the Tribute Collection Laverne Cox Barbie Doll is priced at $39.99. 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. 50 celebrities you might not know are LGTBQ+ Celebrities you might not know are LGTBQ+ Miley Cyrus Tim Cook Drew Barrymore Billie Joe Armstrong Clive Davis Fergie Kristen Stewart Kate McKinnon Gillian Anderson Lady Gaga Aubrey Plaza Kristian Nairn Frank Ocean Jason Collins Angelina Jolie Victor Garber Raven-Symoné Wanda Sykes Charlie Carver Amber Heard Sarah Paulson Bella Thorne Amy Winehouse Sir Alec Guinness Marlon Brando Richard Pryor Anna Paquin Lee Daniels Azealia Banks Lil Nas X Janelle Monáe Brendon Urie Andrew Scott Lee Pace Jason Mraz Tessa Thompson Rebecca Black Alia Shawkat Annie Clark Vanessa Carlton Halsey Jim Parsons Billy Eichner Ben Platt Sam Smith Jameela Jamil Demi Lovato Ariana Grande Lana and Lilly Wachowski Elliot Page ©2022 New York Daily News. Visit nydailynews.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Casanega, ALICE Alice Casanega entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2022. She is reunited with her beloved husband David Casanega, sisters Aurora and Carmen as well as her parents in the presence of the Lord. Alice is survived by her children Ralph Rillos, Cathy Garcia, Rebecca Franco and Lorraine ....Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
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