Barbie marks International Women’s Day with Role Model series to honour female friendships

Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Mattel has revealed eight exclusive Barbie dolls that celebrate the importance of women’s friendship. The four pairs of dolls, which are not for sale, are part of the Barbie Role Model collection, which was created to celebrate and promote extraordinary women from all over the world.

These limited edition dolls honour four sets of influential women in the fields of sports, entertainment, and advocacy.

Olympic champions and actors celebrated

Among the duos honored are Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, both US Olympic gold medalist gymnasts. Both athletes were part of the United States team that won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Chiles, who won a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and has also written a book called I’m That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams. Carey, who achieved her first gold in the 2020 floor exercise final, also won a medal in the 2024 Games, getting a bronze in the vault final.


The collection also includes Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple, both British actresses best known for their roles on Apple TV’s breakout series Ted Lasso. Waddingham, who has starred in Game of Thrones and Hocus Pocus 2, and Temple, who has appeared in Fargo and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, have been friends since the beginning of their show.

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Tennis legends and disability advocates recognised

They are also joined by Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty, two Australian tennis icons. Goolagong Cawley, a one-time world champion, was a multiple Grand Slam title winner who accumulated four Australian Open crowns and was Barty's mentor as she followed her path to three Grand Slam singles titles. It was a memorable moment in 2022 when Goolagong Cawley came out to present Barty with the Australian Open trophy, given their close relationship and the fact they share a legacy.

Paola Antonini from Brazil and Kelen Ferreira finish the list of honorees. After a drunk driving accident in 2014 that cost her left leg, Antonini created the Instituto Paola Antonini to offer prosthetics and rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. Ferreira is a survivor of the 2013 Kiss nightclub fire in Brazil, which left her with severe burns and missing part of her right leg. The two became friends after Antonini played Ferreira in the drama series The Endless Night, based on the tragedy that affected the cast and crew of the show.

Are these Barbie dolls available for purchase?

The Barbie Role Model dolls are limited edition and not for sale; these figurines were made to celebrate the women they represent. They are a testimony to the strength and impact of female friendships, as well their stories of resilience, mentorship, and empowerment,

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FAQs:

1. Are the new friendship Barbie dolls available for purchase?
No, these Barbie dolls are one-of-a-kind and were created exclusively to honour the featured women. They are not for sale.

2. Which inspiring duos are featured in the new Barbie Role Model series?
The dolls represent four duos: gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, actors Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple, tennis legends Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty, and disability advocates Paola Antonini and Kelen Ferreira.