Thanking the 19-year-old actress for raising her voice, Mattell created a new doll which borrows her 2015 Oscars look.
- September 21, 2015
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Zendaya Coleman has inspired Mattel to create a one-of-a-kind doll. The "Shake It Up" star's 2015 Academy Awards red carpet look is being immortalized as a new Barbie doll.
"I'm excited to be a part of the new direction the Barbie brand is headed, specifically how they are celebrating diversity in the line and encouraging kids to raise their voices," Zendaya said in a release. "It's a positive message to send to my fans, including my nieces who are coming with me to the concert."
Zendaya, who wore a white gown from Vivienne Westwood at the prestigious event, is of mixed race. She blasted people who called her black father and white mother "ugly" last month and called out to Giuliana Rancic who criticized her dreadlocked hair at the Oscars. Barbie team posted on Twitter a sketch version of her Oscar fashion and wrote, "Thank you for raising your voice!"
So excited to honor @Zendaya with a one-of-a-kind doll as she encourages girls to Raise Their Voices and to #BeSuper! pic.twitter.com/GEtTR9bayC
— Barbie (@Barbie) September 18, 2015The Zendaya doll will be unveiled the Barbie Rock 'N Royals Concert Experience on September 26 in Los Angeles. Hosted by Zendaya, the event will raise money for VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
