The Orange Is the New Black actress was given a toy in her likeness just before her 50th birthday.
Laverne Coxwasn’t allowed to play with dolls growing up now, she’s getting one based on her.
Barbie’s newest friend, part of Mattel’s Tribute Collection, honors the actress and LGBTQ rights activist.
Laverne Cox poses with a Barbie doll based on her.Elizabeth Braunstein/Mattel
Barbie is a very tangible part of that."
In her 30s, following advice from her therapist, Cox bought a Barbie doll.
“And that first Christmas after that, my mom sent me a Barbie doll.
The Laverne Cox Tribute Collection Barbie doll.Mattel
And she’s been sending me Barbies for Christmas and for my birthday.”
Cox noted that the current political climate adds to the significance of the doll’s release.
The Emmy-winning producer was involved in the design process from, literally, head to toe.
“I was like, ‘Can we make her look more like me?
And more African American?'”
Cox said of working with Mattel.
The Laverne Cox doll is being sold now at major retailers and is available atMattelCreations.com.
