Laverne Cox Gets Her Own Barbie Before Her Birthday!

Laverne Cox is a Barbie girl! The iconic brand is celebrating her, by launching a doll in her likeness, in honor of her impact as an advocate for LGBTQ rights.

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Cox, who turns 50 on Sunday, tells that inspiring a doll in Mattel's legendary lineup feels "surreal."

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As the doll debuts amid a tense political climate for transgender rights, the actress says that her Barbie represents so much more than a toy.

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The star says she was "very involved" in every step of the design process as Mattel brought her Barbie to life.

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Like Cox herself, the doll oozes glamour in an oxblood corset and tulle skirt, worn over a silver bodysuit with sky-high heeled boots. Plus, her hair and makeup are camera-ready.

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The Laverne Cox Barbie is available now at major retailers and MattelCreations.com, retailing for $39.99.

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