Celebrate Barbie's 65th Birthday By Honoring New One-Of-A-Kind Dolls

For years, Barbie has been a staple of girlhood and encouraged various futures for women, including doctors, lawyers, filmmakers, and more. This year, on March 9th, Barbie celebrates her 65th birthday and International Women's Day by honoring nine women worldwide who are helping to inspire and shape the future.

The Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls stated,

""Barbie's story has never been just about her. It's about the countless young kids she's inspired and the millions of stories she helped them imagine along the way. 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. 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.""

- Krista Berger

Barbie will be releasing one-of-a-kind dolls made in the likeness of iconic women including Viola Davis, Shania Twain, and Dame Helen Mirren.

""I was telling stories through my music by the time I was ten years old. Writing stories and being able to share them with my friends, family, and even the world has always been cathartic and felt like a way to manifest the future I wanted for myself. I applaud Barbie for encouraging girls to create their own narratives and I'm honored to serve as a storyteller and role model during their 65th anniversary year. Dreaming is wonderful, but being able to put those dreams into action is a crucial step that Barbie helps girls visualize.""

- Shania Twain

Each of the three have helped inspire the world through their own actions, roles they have portrayed, or the music that has inspired others.

""I am absolutely blown away by my Barbie. To be chosen by Barbie as a Role Model is a huge compliment, and something I would never have imagined in my wildest dreams happening to me at this stage in my life. It's a very special thing, and something I can add to my list of my favorite achievements; becoming a Dame of the British Empire, having an Oscar, having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame-and having my own Barbie! The intricacy and detail of the doll is extraordinary; I love that the Barbie doll is wearing one of my favorite ever red carpet looks, and it was the first time I'd ever had blue hair, and it felt so exciting. I like to embrace theatrical fashion and the joy that having fun with fashion can bring, and I think that this joy should be age-less. And the cherry on top of the cake is my doll having a miniature Oscar. It is an absolutely perfect reproduction.""

- Dame Helen Mirren

However, this is not the only way that Barbie is celebrating its 65th anniversary. Mattel will also be unveiling Barbie-themed collaboration with nearly 40 brand partners across fashion, food, publishing, and accessories.

Otherwise, Barbie will be introducing an anniversary collection of products revisiting some of the most popular career dolls from Barbie's impressive resume and library of careers. The line will also feature new celebratory and Fashionistas inspired by classic Barbie looks throughout her history.

""Honestly, I wanted this Barbie to make little 6-year-old Viola squeal. It is my biggest gift to her...my lifelong mission and legacy to maker her feel pretty, seen, and worthy. No words...just joy.""

- Viola Davis

Barbie will also be entering their third year of partnership with Inspiring Girls International in continued support of the Barbie Dream Gap Project.

Join Barbie's strive to celebrate womanhood and the excitement of proving to young girls that they can enjoy any career they may want from journalism to science to becoming the future president. Girls can do anything, and Barbie's dedication to portraying a woman in various successful professional places showcases that mindset.

Check out Mattel's website to find out where you can purchase this significant Barbie collection.