Barbie’s friends are more famous than yours
Mattel, the doll’s creator, is known for its countless iterations of the doll — some stranger than others. One of the more popular versions of the doll is the celebrity doppelgänger. Everyone from Marilyn Monroe, to Elvis, to Beyoncé have been i-doll-ized, receiving a special 11.5-inch Barbie in their likeness, usually to commemorate a special event or achievement in pop culture
When blockbuster films like Twilight and The Hunger Games were released, Mattel celebrated by commissioning dolls of the movie’s stars. When Jennifer Lopez announced a world tour, Barbie rolled out a mini-me of the singer’s signature look. Read more…
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