Barbie tributes Rita Moreno's 93rd Birthday with a new doll

Barbie Rita Moreno. Image courtesy Willy Lew, ©2024 Mattel, Inc.
Barbie Rita Moreno. Image courtesy Willy Lew, ©2024 Mattel, Inc.

Barbie is doing more than bringing out the cake and balloons for Rita Moreno's 93rd birthday, they are also creating a tribute doll in her likeness.

As Rita Moreno turns 93 on December 11th, Barbie wants to celebrate Rita Moreno's achievements and mark she has left on the world by encouraging fans everywhere to honor her.

Rita Moreno is one of the only 21 people to ever achieve an EGOT. In 1977, Rita Moreno won an Emmy for her performance in The Muppet Show, and then won another Emmy in 1978 for her role in The Rockford Files. In1972, Rita Moreno won a Grammy for her album, "The Electric Company." Rita Moreno won a Tony in 1975 for her performance in The Ritz. In 1961, Rita Moreno won an Oscar for her role in West Side Story.

Having participated in films and Broadway, Rita Moreno made impressive rounds in the entertainment industry, making herself known as an actress, dancer, and singer.

According to the official press release Rita Moreno said,

""I was a girl who decided to go for it, and despite the challenges I faced, I never gave up on my dreams. That's what I hope this doll inspires in each and every girl today: to live their life with courage and resilience so that they can make their dreams a reality. It's been an absolute pleasure to work with Barbie to bring this doll to life, and I hope it serves as a reminder to embrace your limitless possibilities and pursue your passions because when you embrace them, you're bound to go far.""
Rita Moreno

In more recent years, Rita Moreno has appeared in the films 80 For Brady and Family Switch. Rita Moreno also had a main role as a series regular in One Day At A Time.

Rita Moreno has had an incredible career over the years, succeeding in ways that have shown her ability to succeed in various performances.

While a doll in her likeness may be an exciting collector's item for adults who can fully appreciate her filmography and impact on the entertainment industry over the years, Rita Moreno's career path and success are also an inspiration to young girls and a doll they can look to as a way to encourage them to move forward and go for whatever future and career path they want, whether it is in entertainment, law, medicine, or any other field out there.

The Rita Moreno Barbie doll can be purchased on Mattel's website.