Mattel released a Serena Williams signature Barbie on October 8, and it’s a full tribute to one of the most iconic moments of her career. The doll wears the bright green-and-white Nike top and white skirt from her 2005 Australian Open victory, where she beat Lindsay Davenport for her seventh Grand Slam title while battling a back injury. White headband, sweatbands, golden-brown hair, every detail is there. The doll retails for $45 and joins the Barbie Signature lineup alongside LeBron James, Whitney Houston, and Lenny Kravitz.
The detail getting the most attention is the doll’s fuller thighs, designed to match Serena’s signature physique. Serena addressed it directly in her comments about the release, saying“Strong muscles in my legs, I love that.”It’s a meaningful choice for a champion whose body was heavily criticized throughout her career, and it lands as a body-positive statement that fans and parents have already embraced.
Serena isn’t the first in her family to get the honor. Venus Williams received her own signature Barbie over a year ago, making the sisters a matching set in the collection. Serena, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and mother of two daughters, said she wants every girl who plays with the doll to see possibility, not just in her, but in herself. So, are you grabbing one for your shelf, or gifting it to a kid who needs to see it? Let us know.
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