Mattel’s Barbie Sheroes program celebrates female heroes who are shaping the world by breaking down barriers. They are the exceptions in their fields — rewriting the rule books by challenging societal norms.
Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre’s first female African-American principal dancer whose likeness is the latest addition to the collection, knows a thing or two about keeping people on their toes.
“I always dreamed of becoming an ABT ballerina and through Barbie I was able to play out those dreams early on,” said Copeland in a press release. “It’s an honor to be able to inspire the next generation of kids with my very own Barbie doll.”
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Released on Monday and available on the Barbie Collection website for $29.95, the doll is decked out in red bodysuit with orange tulle accents, inspired by Copeland’s costume from her first principal role in “The Firebird.”
Copeland keeps good company with other Barbie Sheroes, including Taiwanese businesswoman Eva Chen, 6-year-old fashion designer Sydney “Mayhem” Keiser, and “Selma” director Ava DuVernay, whose Barbie sold out in December on both the Barbie Collection website and Amazon within hours of being released.








