Laverne Cox shares her excitement by having her own tribute Barbie doll: “Celebration of Transness”

Laverne Cox is an actress, podcaster and LGBTQ advocate. And now she is also Barbie.

Talk to people“Orange is the New Black” Alum admitted that being reproduced as a Barbie doll looks “surreal” to her.

“I can’t believe it. I love her outfit,” Cox talks about the new dolls that will hit the shelves this weekend. “What makes me most excited about her appearance in the world is that transgender youth can see her, buy and play with her, and Mattel’s first Barbie. I know. Transgender. “

Given the current political situation in the United States, Cox feels that her Barbie is more than just a toy.

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“In an environment where trance children are used as a tool of political dispute, I think that in 2022 alone, more than 250 anti-trans laws were introduced into state legislatures across the country, denying access to gender-verifying healthcare. By law-signed policies in my hometown of Alabama, Arkansaw, and other states … In this environment where children of trance are being attacked, this is also a celebration of trance and they dream. See and understand, and remember that trance is beautiful, “she explained. “There is hope and possibility that they are who they are.”

Cox revealed that she was “very involved” in the design process, adding that “I was.” And more African American? And since I’m almost blonde now, I talked about highlights and lowlights, but I’m a black girl, so I need dark roots. And we had a holistic conversation about how they couldn’t do it, but they were able to make a dark dark light. “

On Wednesday, May 25th, Cox introduced her tribute Barbie while performing “Today”.

Exclusive: Emmy Award-nominated actress @Lavernecox Prior to her birthday this weekend, we will make a special announcement — @Mattel is created @ Barbie A doll with her image! pic.twitter.com/WaQwMIp3rD

— Today (@TODAYshow) May 25, 2022

Lisa MacKnight, Executive Vice President of Mattel and Global Head of Barbie and Dolls, said: The statement added that “I couldn’t get any more excited” for the brand to partner with Cox on the project.