Do These Barbie Dolls Actually Look Like the Stars They're Supposed to Resemble? You Decide

Mariah Carey, Margot Robbie and Tina Turner Barbie dolls.Photo:Mattel, Inc

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FromMariah CareytoZendaya, dozens of famous faces have had their likenesses replicated as an iconic Barbie doll. Ahead of thefeature film’s July 21, 2023 premiere, a specialBarbiecollection for fans to enjoywas made available and included various looks from the film includingMargot Robbie’s “Perfect Day” andIssa Rae’s presidential sash.Just before the 2023 holiday season officially kicked off, Mattel was sure to give theQueen of Christmas, Mariah Carey herself, the Barbie treatment with a doll decked out in a red sparkly dress and Carey’s iconic flowing locks.From pop stars to supermodels to athletes, here’s a look at at how these celebs were transformed into the iconic dolls.

FromMariah CareytoZendaya, dozens of famous faces have had their likenesses replicated as an iconic Barbie doll. Ahead of thefeature film’s July 21, 2023 premiere, a specialBarbiecollection for fans to enjoywas made available and included various looks from the film includingMargot Robbie’s “Perfect Day” andIssa Rae’s presidential sash.

Just before the 2023 holiday season officially kicked off, Mattel was sure to give theQueen of Christmas, Mariah Carey herself, the Barbie treatment with a doll decked out in a red sparkly dress and Carey’s iconic flowing locks.

From pop stars to supermodels to athletes, here’s a look at at how these celebs were transformed into the iconic dolls.

01of 30Mariah CareyMariah Carey Barbie.Courtesy of Mattel; Kevin Mazur/GettyJust in time for the 2023 holiday season it was revealed thatMariah Careywouldbe getting the Barbie treatment. The doll, which immediately sold out, wears a version of the same red glittery dress Carey wore in the second “All I Want for Christmas Is You” music video released in 2019.“If I could go back and tell my little-girl self that one day I would have a Barbie made in my likeness, I would flip out!,” Carey told PEOPLE of the milestone.

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey Barbie.Courtesy of Mattel; Kevin Mazur/Getty

Courtesy of Mattel; Kevin Mazur/Getty

Just in time for the 2023 holiday season it was revealed thatMariah Careywouldbe getting the Barbie treatment. The doll, which immediately sold out, wears a version of the same red glittery dress Carey wore in the second “All I Want for Christmas Is You” music video released in 2019.

“If I could go back and tell my little-girl self that one day I would have a Barbie made in my likeness, I would flip out!,” Carey told PEOPLE of the milestone.

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Margot Robbie as Barbie

Margot Robbie as Barbie.Barbie/Instagram

Barbie/Instagram

03of 30Issa Rae as President BarbieIssa Rae as President Barbie.Barbie/InstagramIssa Rae’s character in the movie is president and for her doll version, the pint-sized figurine is dressed in a ball gown and sports a sash that reads “President.”

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Issa Rae as President Barbie

Issa Rae as President Barbie.Barbie/Instagram

Issa Rae’s character in the movie is president and for her doll version, the pint-sized figurine is dressed in a ball gown and sports a sash that reads “President.”

04of 30America Ferrera as GloriaAmerica Ferrera as Gloria.Barbie/InstagramWhileAmerica Ferrera’s character in the film, Gloria, was turned into a Barbie wearing a head-to-toe pink ensemble.

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America Ferrera as Gloria

America Ferrera as Gloria.Barbie/Instagram

WhileAmerica Ferrera’s character in the film, Gloria, was turned into a Barbie wearing a head-to-toe pink ensemble.

05of 30Simu Liu as KenSimu Liu as Ken.Barbie/InstagramWhile there is more than one Ken in the film, there is onlyoneSimu Liuas Ken! For his Barbie treatment, his character sports a white and gold track suit with “perfectly quaffed hair.”

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Simu Liu as Ken

Simu Liu as Ken.Barbie/Instagram

While there is more than one Ken in the film, there is onlyoneSimu Liuas Ken! For his Barbie treatment, his character sports a white and gold track suit with “perfectly quaffed hair.”

06of 30Tina TurnerAmazon; Pete Still/RedfernsAhead of the 40th anniversary of Turner’s hit “What’s Love Got to Do with It,“Barbie recreated the singer’s iconic music video look— denim jacket, big hair, leather mini and all.“We used a lot of screen grabs to see the hair at all angles,” designer Bill Greening saidin a statement toVariety. “Lots of teasing and hairspray was involved!”

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Tina Turner

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Ahead of the 40th anniversary of Turner’s hit “What’s Love Got to Do with It,“Barbie recreated the singer’s iconic music video look— denim jacket, big hair, leather mini and all.

“We used a lot of screen grabs to see the hair at all angles,” designer Bill Greening saidin a statement toVariety. “Lots of teasing and hairspray was involved!”

07of 30Jane GoodallCourtesy of the Jane Goodall InstituteOne of the world’s top conservationists inspired Barbie’srecent makeover!Barbie went green witha new doll modeledafterDr. Jane Goodall, which Mattel released on July 12, 2022, ahead of World Chimpanzee Day. According to the company, Goodall’s Barbie doll is made of 90 percent recycled plastic that otherwise would have been bound for the ocean.The then-88-year-old researcher told PEOPLE she is “absolutely delighted” to see herself as a Barbie doll, something she long hoped for. Goodall said she wants her Barbie to “inspire little girls” everywhere.“So many people know about Jane because I’m in their school textbooks, and they learn about me at school,” she added, “so I think they’ll be thrilled to be given a Barbie Jane.”

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Jane Goodall

Courtesy of the Jane Goodall Institute

One of the world’s top conservationists inspired Barbie’srecent makeover!

Barbie went green witha new doll modeledafterDr. Jane Goodall, which Mattel released on July 12, 2022, ahead of World Chimpanzee Day. According to the company, Goodall’s Barbie doll is made of 90 percent recycled plastic that otherwise would have been bound for the ocean.

The then-88-year-old researcher told PEOPLE she is “absolutely delighted” to see herself as a Barbie doll, something she long hoped for. Goodall said she wants her Barbie to “inspire little girls” everywhere.

“So many people know about Jane because I’m in their school textbooks, and they learn about me at school,” she added, “so I think they’ll be thrilled to be given a Barbie Jane.”

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Laverne Cox

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The actress was honored with her own groundbreaking Barbie dollmonths before her 50th birthday.

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Claudia Schiffer

10of 30Naomi OsakaMark Kolbe/Getty; MattelShortly afterBillie Jean King was immortalizedin Barbie form, fellow tennis star Osaka was given the same honor.Osaka joined the group of powerful and inspiring women who are already part ofBarbie’s “Sheroes"initiative.“It’s a really big honor,“Osaka told PEOPLE. “I’ve played with Barbies when I was a kid, and I think it’s a bit of a surreal experience to have the opportunity to have a Barbie that looks like me.”

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Naomi Osaka

Mark Kolbe/Getty; Mattel

Shortly afterBillie Jean King was immortalizedin Barbie form, fellow tennis star Osaka was given the same honor.

Osaka joined the group of powerful and inspiring women who are already part ofBarbie’s “Sheroes"initiative.

“It’s a really big honor,“Osaka told PEOPLE. “I’ve played with Barbies when I was a kid, and I think it’s a bit of a surreal experience to have the opportunity to have a Barbie that looks like me.”

11of 30Elton JohnElton John.David Furnish/Courtesy MattelIn a bold 2020 collaborationtwo between cultural icons, Barbie launched a doll that replicated the legendary singer’s iconic style in honor of his extraordinary artistry and musicianship.As a nod to John, the Barbie doll is fitted with a glittery top and flared denim, embellished with his initials, and an Elton-embossed bomber jacket with star-printed sleeves and a rainbow-striped hem. In addition, the doll includes rainbow-striped platform boots, a purple bowler hat and sparkly, pink-tinted sunglasses.“I have always loved and embraced fashion as a means of self-expression,” John told PEOPLE. “My earliest memories of Barbie all involve fashion and even today, she still inspires our culture, not only fashion but in art and music too. Her legacy, I’m sure, will carry on forever.”

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Elton John

Elton John.David Furnish/Courtesy Mattel

In a bold 2020 collaborationtwo between cultural icons, Barbie launched a doll that replicated the legendary singer’s iconic style in honor of his extraordinary artistry and musicianship.

As a nod to John, the Barbie doll is fitted with a glittery top and flared denim, embellished with his initials, and an Elton-embossed bomber jacket with star-printed sleeves and a rainbow-striped hem. In addition, the doll includes rainbow-striped platform boots, a purple bowler hat and sparkly, pink-tinted sunglasses.

“I have always loved and embraced fashion as a means of self-expression,” John told PEOPLE. “My earliest memories of Barbie all involve fashion and even today, she still inspires our culture, not only fashion but in art and music too. Her legacy, I’m sure, will carry on forever.”

12of 30Alex MorganCourtesy BarbieThe U.S. Women’s National soccer team star was honored with a Barbiein the summer of 2020.“I was obviously so excited,” Morgan said about her doll during a conversation with Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad (who is also a Barbie) on PEOPLE’s Instagram Live. “It’s such an iconic brand, it’s something that every kid plays with.“The Morgan doll is part of Barbie’s Role Model Series, which highlights empowering women. The toy comes in a red, white and blue uniform with Morgan’s name printed on the back of her jersey. She also wears removable cleats and the athlete’s signature pink headband.Additionally, the doll is posable and comes with its own soccer ball.“I feel like I worked really hard in helping design this and making it as real as possible,” Morgan added to Muhammad, before explaining that the process behind creating the doll. She said, “I tried to make it exactly as I would be on the soccer field, and I feel like they completely nailed it.”

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Alex Morgan

Courtesy Barbie

The U.S. Women’s National soccer team star was honored with a Barbiein the summer of 2020.

“I was obviously so excited,” Morgan said about her doll during a conversation with Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad (who is also a Barbie) on PEOPLE’s Instagram Live. “It’s such an iconic brand, it’s something that every kid plays with.”

The Morgan doll is part of Barbie’s Role Model Series, which highlights empowering women. The toy comes in a red, white and blue uniform with Morgan’s name printed on the back of her jersey. She also wears removable cleats and the athlete’s signature pink headband.

Additionally, the doll is posable and comes with its own soccer ball.

“I feel like I worked really hard in helping design this and making it as real as possible,” Morgan added to Muhammad, before explaining that the process behind creating the doll. She said, “I tried to make it exactly as I would be on the soccer field, and I feel like they completely nailed it.”

13of 30Ashley GrahamMireya Acierto/Getty; MattelMattel made a one-of-a-kind doll version of the model in 2016 as part of the “Shero” campaign. “It was important that the Barbie resembled me as much as possible. The thighs touching was one way to show young girls that it’s okay for your thighs to touch, despite society saying that a ‘thigh gap’ is more beautiful,” Graham toldThe Hollywood Reporterabout her involvement in the doll’s design.

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Ashley Graham

Mireya Acierto/Getty; Mattel

Mattel made a one-of-a-kind doll version of the model in 2016 as part of the “Shero” campaign. “It was important that the Barbie resembled me as much as possible. The thighs touching was one way to show young girls that it’s okay for your thighs to touch, despite society saying that a ‘thigh gap’ is more beautiful,” Graham toldThe Hollywood Reporterabout her involvement in the doll’s design.

14of 30Yara ShahidiGetty; MattelTo coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, Mattel unveileda new crop of role modelsfrom 20 different countries — in Barbie doll form. The brand chose women from ages 19 to 85 with a diverse array of careers for the new release, and representing the U.S. isGrown-ishactress Shahidi.Shahidi’s doll wears a sharp gray suit with a Tory Burch “vote” graphic tee underneath (a shirt she actually wore to the We Vote Next Summit in September 2018).Shahidi was chosen for her achievements in acting and activism and for her creation of Yara’s Club in partnership with The Young Women’s Leadership Schools in N.Y.C., a digital meet-up for high school students to discuss societal issues, self-improvement, and higher education.“I’m honored to be repping all the young ones as a Barbie Role Model,” Shahidi wrote onInstagram. “Let’s continue to inspire the next generation and each other. We need your voices and are watching you all Blossom and shine!”

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Yara Shahidi

Getty; Mattel

To coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, Mattel unveileda new crop of role modelsfrom 20 different countries — in Barbie doll form. The brand chose women from ages 19 to 85 with a diverse array of careers for the new release, and representing the U.S. isGrown-ishactress Shahidi.

Shahidi’s doll wears a sharp gray suit with a Tory Burch “vote” graphic tee underneath (a shirt she actually wore to the We Vote Next Summit in September 2018).

Shahidi was chosen for her achievements in acting and activism and for her creation of Yara’s Club in partnership with The Young Women’s Leadership Schools in N.Y.C., a digital meet-up for high school students to discuss societal issues, self-improvement, and higher education.

“I’m honored to be repping all the young ones as a Barbie Role Model,” Shahidi wrote onInstagram. “Let’s continue to inspire the next generation and each other. We need your voices and are watching you all Blossom and shine!”

15of 30Savannah Guthrie & Hoda KotbNathan Congleton/NBC/Getty; MattelThe all-female hosting duo for theTodayshow were a natural pick for Barbie’s Sheroes collection, as Barbie general manager Lisa McKnightexplained in late 2018.“Savannah and Hoda have modernized morning news,” she said, “and allowed more women and girls to see themselves, and their stories, reflected on television.”

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Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb

Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty; Mattel

The all-female hosting duo for theTodayshow were a natural pick for Barbie’s Sheroes collection, as Barbie general manager Lisa McKnightexplained in late 2018.

“Savannah and Hoda have modernized morning news,” she said, “and allowed more women and girls to see themselves, and their stories, reflected on television.”

16of 30Ree DrummondMattel (2)Along with her signature red hair, the Pioneer Woman’s 2018 Barbie comes with a set of cookware — a refrigerator, oven and stove top, and tons of accessories, including a stand mixer, cupcake tin, cookie sheets, a toaster (that actually pops up toast), and lots of food. “I hope it inspires fun,” Drummond told Delish of the playset, sold at Walmart.

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Ree Drummond

Mattel (2)

Along with her signature red hair, the Pioneer Woman’s 2018 Barbie comes with a set of cookware — a refrigerator, oven and stove top, and tons of accessories, including a stand mixer, cupcake tin, cookie sheets, a toaster (that actually pops up toast), and lots of food. “I hope it inspires fun,” Drummond told Delish of the playset, sold at Walmart.

17of 30Laurie HernandezHarry How/Getty Images; MattelThe then-18-year-old Olympic gymnast was overjoyed to announcethe launch of her own “Shero” dollin 2018, part of Mattel’s line honoring women who have broken boundaries. “As a little girl I was pretty self conscious about my curls and how crazy and frizzy and knotty they were,” Hernandez said. “But as I got older I realized that my curls are beautiful and I should embrace them. Now that I have this doll that has hair like mine, it’s gonna have curls like many other people out there. I think that representation is a very big deal… It’s an honor.”

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Laurie Hernandez

Harry How/Getty Images; Mattel

The then-18-year-old Olympic gymnast was overjoyed to announcethe launch of her own “Shero” dollin 2018, part of Mattel’s line honoring women who have broken boundaries. “As a little girl I was pretty self conscious about my curls and how crazy and frizzy and knotty they were,” Hernandez said. “But as I got older I realized that my curls are beautiful and I should embrace them. Now that I have this doll that has hair like mine, it’s gonna have curls like many other people out there. I think that representation is a very big deal… It’s an honor.”

18of 30Jennifer LopezJeffrey Mayer/WireImageTwo Jennifer Lopez Barbie dolls hit the shelves in 2013, one featuring a tiny version of the Zuhair Murad gown the star wore to the 2012 Oscars, and the other a glittering outfit from her Dance Again world tour.

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Jennifer Lopez

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Two Jennifer Lopez Barbie dolls hit the shelves in 2013, one featuring a tiny version of the Zuhair Murad gown the star wore to the 2012 Oscars, and the other a glittering outfit from her Dance Again world tour.

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20of 30Ibtihaj MuhammadCourtesy MattelMuhammad was the first-everU.S. Olympic athlete to compete wearing a hijabat the 2016 Rio Olympic games. And she has her very own Barbie — the first to ever wear a hijab in the brand’s 60-year history.A one-of-a-kind doll made in her likeness was unveiled atGlamour’s Women of the Year Live Summit in 2017, then the latest doll in Barbie’s “Shero” line, a program that celebrates boundary-breaking women intended to inspire the next generation.“To be included in this conversation is very humbling and I’m over the moon about this whole thing,” Muhammad told PEOPLE.

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Ibtihaj Muhammad

Courtesy Mattel

Muhammad was the first-everU.S. Olympic athlete to compete wearing a hijabat the 2016 Rio Olympic games. And she has her very own Barbie — the first to ever wear a hijab in the brand’s 60-year history.

A one-of-a-kind doll made in her likeness was unveiled atGlamour’s Women of the Year Live Summit in 2017, then the latest doll in Barbie’s “Shero” line, a program that celebrates boundary-breaking women intended to inspire the next generation.

“To be included in this conversation is very humbling and I’m over the moon about this whole thing,” Muhammad told PEOPLE.

21of 30Faith Hill & Tim McGrawLarry Busacca/Getty; MattelThe country couple’splastic likenesses debuted in 2011, shortly before their 15th wedding anniversary.

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Faith Hill & Tim McGraw

Larry Busacca/Getty; Mattel

The country couple’splastic likenesses debuted in 2011, shortly before their 15th wedding anniversary.

22of 30ZendayaJason Merritt/Getty; MattelThe Vivienne Westwood gown Zendaya wore to the 2015 Oscars came in Barbie size. “I’m excited to be a part of the new direction the Barbie brand is headed, specifically how they are celebrating diversity in the line and encouraging kids to raise their voices,” she said when news of her little doppelgängerwas announced.

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Zendaya

Jason Merritt/Getty; Mattel

The Vivienne Westwood gown Zendaya wore to the 2015 Oscars came in Barbie size. “I’m excited to be a part of the new direction the Barbie brand is headed, specifically how they are celebrating diversity in the line and encouraging kids to raise their voices,” she said when news of her little doppelgängerwas announced.

23of 30Heidi KlumGregg DeGuire/WireImage/MattelThe model’s doll was included in Barbie’s 2009 Blonde Ambition Collection. “I am so into Barbie. It has been a dream come true,” she told PEOPLE.

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Heidi Klum

Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Mattel

The model’s doll was included in Barbie’s 2009 Blonde Ambition Collection. “I am so into Barbie. It has been a dream come true,” she told PEOPLE.

24of 30Prince William & Kate MiddletonChris Jackson/Getty; MattelThe British royals' wedding styles were commemorated with Barbie and Ken dollsto celebrate their one-year anniversary in 2012.

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Prince William & Kate Middleton

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The British royals' wedding styles were commemorated with Barbie and Ken dollsto celebrate their one-year anniversary in 2012.

25of 30Ava DuVernayJason LaVeris/FilmMagic; MattelThe Barbie version of theSelmadirector was available just in time for Christmas 2015.

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Ava DuVernay

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The Barbie version of theSelmadirector was available just in time for Christmas 2015.

26of 30BeyoncéMonica Schipper/FilmMagic; HasbroThe singer and her Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams received two Barbie treatments. In 2016, Beyoncé showed she still has love for the doll when she and her family donned Barbie Halloween costumes.

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Beyoncé

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The singer and her Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams received two Barbie treatments. In 2016, Beyoncé showed she still has love for the doll when she and her family donned Barbie Halloween costumes.

27of 30Barbra StreisandKevin Mazur/Getty; MattelReleased in 2009, the legendary star’s Barbie includes a re-creation of an outfit she originally designed for herself.

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Barbra Streisand

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Released in 2009, the legendary star’s Barbie includes a re-creation of an outfit she originally designed for herself.

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Misty Copeland

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29of 30Reba McEntireJohn Shearer/WireImage; MattelThe 2011 miniature McEntire creation pays tribute to the singer’s hit “Fancy” with a red and gold gown.

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Reba McEntire

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The 2011 miniature McEntire creation pays tribute to the singer’s hit “Fancy” with a red and gold gown.

30of 30Diana RossGeorge Pimentel/WireImage; MattelThe Ross Barbie, which was introduced in 2003, wears a stunning silvery gown that’s fit for a true star.

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Diana Ross

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The Ross Barbie, which was introduced in 2003, wears a stunning silvery gown that’s fit for a true star.

source: people.com