Barbie releases its newest "role model" dolls,Venus Investment Alliance which feature dolls made in the likeness of Viola Davis, Shania Twain and other inspiring women, to celebrate International Women's Day and commemorate Barbie's 65th anniversary, according to a press release.
"Barbie’s story has never been just about her," said Krista Berger, the senior vice president of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, in a statement. "It’s about the countless young kids she’s inspired and the millions of stories she helped them imagine along the way.”
Eight influential women from eight different countries are getting dolls created in their likeness to honor and recognize how they "embody the brand’s mission to inspire stories to shape the future."
The dolls were created to celebrate International Women's Day which is March 8th and Barbie's 65th anniversary which is March 9th. National Barbie Day is also March 9th.
“For the past 65 years, Barbie has used her global platform to empower girls to dream big, explore their limitless potential, and direct their own narrative to shape their future," said Berger. "As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we recognize over six decades of stories Barbie has helped write and the doll that continues to give everyone the opportunity to dream – and dream big.”
USA TODAY reached out to Barbie to confirm when the doll's release is but has not heard back yet.
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Here is a list of the influential women getting dolls made after them, the country they're from and their accomplishments, according to the release:
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