Barbie is honoring trailblazer Rita Moreno with a doll in The Barbie Tribute Collection. The Puerto Rican actress is the first Latina to win an Oscar and the first Latino person to win a Peabody; she is the third person to secure an EGOT, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. The doll’s release is before Moreno’s 93rd birthday in December.
Source: Mattel
Source: Mattel
Source: Mattel
Source: Mattel
Source: Mattel
Source: Mattel
“It’s an honor to celebrate Rita Moreno as the latest addition to our Barbie Tribute Collection. As one of the few performers to achieve EGOT status stardom, she has shattered stereotypes and barriers for Latinas in the entertainment industry and beyond,” said Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, Mattel. “Her fierce advocacy for the Latino community and her tireless commitment to pursuing her passions in the performing arts perfectly encapsulates Barbie’s mission to inspire the next generation to lean into what lights their spark, chart their own paths, and believe in their limitless possibilities.”
Moreno worked closely with Mattel to design her Barbie, ensuring that the doll accurately reflected her likeness. The Barbie Rita Moreno doll is dressed in a black and gold strapless gown similar to the elegant and iconic gown Moreno wore on the red carpet in 1962 and 2018. The doll wears opera-length gloves and statement earrings; it has an updo reminiscent of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
I was a girl who decided to go for it, and despite the challenges I faced, I never gave up on my dreams. That’s what I hope this doll inspires in each and every girl today: to live their life with courage and resilience so that they can make their dreams a reality. It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Barbie to bring this doll to life, and I hope it serves as a reminder to embrace your limitless possibilities and pursue your passions because when you embrace them, you’re bound to go far.
The Barbie Tribute Collection launched in 2021 to celebrate cultural trailblazers. Previous dolls include Vera Wang, Lucille Ball, Laverne Cox, and Queen Elizabeth II.
To learn more about The Barbie Tribute Collection, visit mattel.com.
BARBIE TRIBUTE COLLECTION RITA MORENO BARBIE COLLECTIBLE DOLL
This collectible Barbie doll is a tribute to award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and activist Rita Moreno. The doll features a black and gold boatneck gown, reminiscent of Moreno’s iconic red carpet outfit in 1962 and 2018. This Barbie comes in display packaging and has a certificate of authenticity.
