It seems corporations in this country just can’t stop their grooming nature. Laverne Cox who is a known transgender person from “Orange is the New Black” (whatever that is), is being honored by Mattel as a new Barbie doll. Why is Mattel doing this? To celebrate Lavern Cox achievements in the LGBTQIA+ community, marking the launch of Mattel’s first-ever transgender Barbie.
Laverne Cox has been turned into one of the iconic dolls to celebrate her achievements in the LGBTQIA+ community, marking the launch of Mattel’s first-ever transgender Barbie.
“I can’t wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection,” she said in a statement.
Telling People the experience was “surreal,” the actress, producer and writer said, “I can’t believe it. I love her outfit.”
Cox, who cited recent anti-trans legislation and discrimination against trans children, shared her pride that Barbie can show kids “there’s hope and possibility for them to be themselves.”