Laverne Cox Becomes A Barbie!
The Actress and LGBTQAI2+ Activist adds another amazing note to her resume!
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.
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