Miley Cyrus gets her own Barbie
Both of these ladies are global pop culture icons, and now one of them is honoring the other in her signature way. Get ready for the Miley Cyrus Barbie doll.
Mattel MAT 0.00%↑, the toymaker behind Barbie, said the doll is meant to celebrate Cyrus, who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May, as a trailblazing and award-winning artist and performer, and an advocate for self-expression.
“Seeing my Barbie for the first time is a dream come true. We spent so much time really digging into the details. That’s something that wasn’t just important to me in designing the Barbie, but it’s also very important to my own creativity and the way that I represent myself,” Cyrus said in a statement.
“We did not miss any marks when it came down to the design of my doll from the look, the hair, the accessories, the makeup, and the structure. Every detail was purposeful, and we spent a lot of time perfecting her—not to be perfect, because that wouldn’t be representative of me, but to really get down to the details of this golden Burning Sun look,” Cyrus said.
The Miley Cyrus doll, which is part of the Barbie Signature Collection and available online and in major retailers for $60, draws inspiration from Cyrus’ look in the “Golden Burning Sun” music video and wears a faux-leather two-piece pant set, complete with a hooded jacket, pointed-toe black pumps and a microphone in hand.
Cyrus’ doll joins the ranks of other celebs who have their own Barbie doll, including Kylie Minogue, Aaliyah, Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley and Elton John.
“Miley has consistently redefined what it means to be an artist and performer, using her platform to champion individuality and empower others to do the same,” said Nathan Baynard, vice president and head of Barbie, Mattel. “We are incredibly excited to honor her fearless approach to self-expression and celebrate her authentic spirit with a Barbie for fans around the world.”
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