Laverne Cox Becomes A Barbie!
Actress Laverne Cox has quite the resume already, Emmy-award winner, LGBTAIQ2+ activist, and now? She's a Barbie!
In celebration of her birthday on May 29th, she's been honoured with a Tribute Collection Barbie.
It's the first time the iconic doll has ever been made in the in the likeness of a transgender woman.
Mattel worked closely with Cox, to make sure the Barbie not only fit closely with her style, but also LOOKED like her!
In a statement she 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."
As of Today, May 25th, the Barbie can be purchased in the U.S at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and MattelCreations for 39 USD.
Laverne Cox makes history as the very first trans person to have a Barbie doll made in their honor. 🏳️⚧️ pic.twitter.com/boio1oGjgL
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 25, 2022
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