The barbie is probably the most famous doll in the world so when it comes to representation there is no better model. Transgender actress and activist Laverne Cox became the latest celebrity to have a barbie created in her likeness.

Laverne Cox honored as first transgender Barbie

The Barbie is probably the most famous doll in the world and Transgender actress and activist Laverne Cox became the latest celebrity to be honoured by the company. The actress, who became famous for her role in the Netflix series ‘Orange is the New Black’, was honoured by her own Barbie doll which will be going on sale ahead of her 50th birthday. While Barbie has faced a lot of criticism for its lack of representation, Mattel has been trying hard to make the collection more inclusive. It is part of the new Tribute Collection which was launched last year for honouring major personalities.

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The first doll to be part of the collection was actress Lucille Ball and the company also made a doll in the likeliness of the Queen of England. Over the years, Barbie has also added a lot of other female role models in their collection with fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad getting the first hijab-wearing Barbie.

Cox, who has won multiple Emmy Awards in her career, has been an advocate for transgender rights and issues. She worked closely with the company to create her Barbie doll and when asked about the product, she expressed her wish for the doll to appeal to children of all gender identities.

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"It's incredibly meaningful for me to have my Barbie doll for so many reasons," she said according to a report on the BBC. "I hope that kids of all gender identities can look at this Barbie and dream."

"The space of play, playing with dolls, the space of creating worlds with dolls is that space of dreaming," she added. "And now kids get to dream with a Laverne Cox Barbie, the first transgender Barbie - that is a beautiful space of dreaming and possibility."

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The Barbie is probably the most famous doll in the world and Transgender actress and activist Laverne Cox became the latest celebrity to be honoured by the company.

The Barbie is probably the most famous doll in the world and Transgender actress and activist Laverne Cox became the latest celebrity to be honoured by the company. The actress, who became famous for her role in the Netflix series ‘Orange is the New Black’, was honoured by her own Barbie doll which will be going on sale ahead of her 50th birthday. While Barbie has faced a lot of criticism for its lack of representation, Mattel has been trying hard to make the collection more inclusive. It is part of the new Tribute Collection which was launched last year for honouring major personalities. Also read | Texas school shooting: Husband of killed teacher dies of heart attack The first doll to be part of the collection was actress Lucille Ball and the company also made a doll in the likeliness of the Queen of England. Over the years, Barbie has also added a lot of other female role models in their collection with fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad getting the first hijab-wearing Barbie. Cox, who has won multiple Emmy Awards in her career, has been an advocate for transgender rights and issues. She worked closely with the company to create her Barbie doll and when asked about the product, she expressed her wish for the doll to appeal to children of all gender identities. Also read | 'Tomb of Sand' becomes first book in any Indian language to win Booker Prize "It's incredibly meaningful for me to have my Barbie doll for so many reasons," she said according to a report on the BBC. "I hope that kids of all gender identities can look at this Barbie and dream." "The space of play, playing with dolls, the space of creating worlds with dolls is that space of dreaming," she added. "And now kids get to dream with a Laverne Cox Barbie, the first transgender Barbie - that is a beautiful space of dreaming and possibility." WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Transgender actor and activist Laverne Cox honoured with her own Barbie doll

Actress Laverne Cox, who is known for her role on the popular show Orange Is The New Black, said she is back in the dating business and has found love. 
 
Laverne spoke on the Ellen DeGeneres show, shooting remotely, Eonline.com reported. 
 
"Laverne is in love again. It feels amazing," she shared with Ellen DeGeneres, and "Love is an incredible thing. It`s literally this chemical thing that`s awesome." 
 
While the actress did not reveal the identity of her boyfriend, she is clearly smitten by him. 
 
"He`s a really great guy. I didn`t expect it. I thought he was just gonna be this hot dude I was gonna be hanging out with and then it just kind of happened," Laverne said. 
 
The actress added: "We`ve been hanging out for six months and we went really slowly... The word `love` just sort of happened around November/December." 
 
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Actress Laverne Cox, who is known for her role on the popular show Orange Is The New Black, said she is back in the dating business and has found love. Laverne spoke on the Ellen DeGeneres show, shooting remotely, Eonline.

Actress Laverne Cox, who is known for her role on the popular show Orange Is The New Black, said she is back in the dating business and has found love. Laverne spoke on the Ellen DeGeneres show, shooting remotely, Eonline.com reported. "Laverne is in love again. It feels amazing," she shared with Ellen DeGeneres, and "Love is an incredible thing. It`s literally this chemical thing that`s awesome." While the actress did not reveal the identity of her boyfriend, she is clearly smitten by him. "He`s a really great guy. I didn`t expect it. I thought he was just gonna be this hot dude I was gonna be hanging out with and then it just kind of happened," Laverne said. The actress added: "We`ve been hanging out for six months and we went really slowly... The word `love` just sort of happened around November/December."

Laverne Cox reveals she has found love

'Orange is the New Black'&nbsp;star Laverne Cox and media mogul Shonda Rhimes are developing a weekly podcast show. The actor will host the series, tentatively titled 'The Laverne Cox Show', which will feature "intimate" conversations with guests. 
 
Produced by Rhimes' Shondaland Audio and iHeartMedia, the show will arrive in February. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Cox's casting in Rhimes' upcoming limited Netflix series 'Inventing Anna'&nbsp;about New York-based grifter Anna Delvey. 
 
Cox said she is "thrilled" to be expanding her relationship with Shondaland by doing her first podcast with the amazing team along with iHeartRadio. "I can't wait for everyone to hear the incredibly interesting conversations I have had with my guests," the Emmy winner added. 
 
Sandie Bailey, Shondaland Chief Design and Digital Media Officer, said the team is excited to have a "one-of-a-kind" talent like Cox on board. "We are so excited that our Shondaland Audio division provides us the opportunity to continue our relationship with her. "We all know her on-screen talents and her role as a producer, but this show affords Laverne the opportunity to produce something very personal. She's clearly interested in engaging her listeners and herself in ways she hasn't before. And we're committed to supporting her in doing just that," Bailey added.

'Orange is the New Black' star Laverne Cox and media mogul Shonda Rhimes are developing a weekly podcast show. The actor will host the series, tentatively titled 'The Laverne Cox Show', which will feature "intimate" conversations with guests.

'Orange is the New Black' star Laverne Cox and media mogul Shonda Rhimes are developing a weekly podcast show. The actor will host the series, tentatively titled 'The Laverne Cox Show', which will feature "intimate" conversations with guests. Produced by Rhimes' Shondaland Audio and iHeartMedia, the show will arrive in February. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Cox's casting in Rhimes' upcoming limited Netflix series 'Inventing Anna' about New York-based grifter Anna Delvey. Cox said she is "thrilled" to be expanding her relationship with Shondaland by doing her first podcast with the amazing team along with iHeartRadio. "I can't wait for everyone to hear the incredibly interesting conversations I have had with my guests," the Emmy winner added. Sandie Bailey, Shondaland Chief Design and Digital Media Officer, said the team is excited to have a "one-of-a-kind" talent like Cox on board. "We are so excited that our Shondaland Audio division provides us the opportunity to continue our relationship with her. "We all know her on-screen talents and her role as a producer, but this show affords Laverne the opportunity to produce something very personal. She's clearly interested in engaging her listeners and herself in ways she hasn't before. And we're committed to supporting her in doing just that," Bailey added.

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Laverne Cox honored as first transgender Barbie

Transgender actor and activist Laverne Cox honoured with her own Barbie doll

Laverne Cox reveals she has found love

Shonda Rhimes teams up with Laverne Cox for a podcast