Mattel Celebrates Rita Moreno With New Barbie in Her Honor

Rita Moreno is now a Barbie girl.

The EGOT winner recently became the latest Latina artist honored with a Barbie doll. Turns out Mattel is celebrating the Puerto Rican icon before her 93rd birthday on December 11. On November 20, the doll became part of the Barbie Tribute Collection, paying homage to the barriers Moreno overcame on her path to stardom. Previous honorees include Vera Wang, Laverne Cox, and Lucille Ball.

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Inspired by the West Side Story actress’s most famous red carpet moments, the doll sports a stunning, elegant black and gold gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a long skirt with gorgeous metallic designs. The Barbie also has opera gloves, classic heels, a sleek up-do with bangs, a golden hairpin, and statement earrings.

“I was a girl who decided to go for it, and despite the challenges I faced, I never gave up on my dreams,” Moreno said in a statement to Mattel. That’s what I hope this doll inspires in each and every girl today: to live their life with courage and resilience so that they can make their dreams a reality.”

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Adding, “It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Barbie to bring this doll to life, and I hope it serves as a reminder to embrace your limitless possibilities and pursue your passions because when you embrace them, you’re bound to go far.”

Throughout her career, Moreno has used her voice to uplift Latinos and their stories. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is the National Honorary Chair of the Latinas & Power Corp. Advisory Council, guiding the new Latinas in Leadership Institute.

You can buy the newest Barbie Mattel for $40.