Transgender actress Laverne Cox has is making history as Mattel’s first-ever transgender Barbie, just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Following the exciting announcement, the 49-year-old performer could barely contain her excitement as she raved about a doll being made for her and trans girls everywhere. In a recent statement, Cox shared her excitement for the project: ‘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,’. While speaking about making history as Mattel’s first transgender Barbie, the actress said the experience was ‘surreal.’
She went on to describe how this is a bit of ‘hope and possibility’ for trans people in a year where ‘over 250 pieces of anti-trans legislation have been introduced in state legislatures all over the country.’
Cox continued: ‘In this environment where trans kids are being attacked, that this can also be a celebration of transness, and also a space for them to dream, understand and be reminded that trans is beautiful,’.
Here is the doll’s description via the Mattel website: As a four-time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and the first transgender woman of color to have a leading role on a scripted TV show, Laverne Cox uses her voice to amplify the message of moving beyond societal expectations to live more authentically. She wears a triple-threat original design, featuring a deep red tulle gown gracefully draped over a dazzling, silver metallic bodysuit. Her hair is swept into glamorous Hollywood waves while dramatic makeup completes her look.
Check out Laverne Cox’s beautiful Barbie doll here.
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