Dame Helen Mirren Gets Her Own Barbie Doll With Miniature Oscar On International Women's Day. See PIC

Dame Helen Mirren, the 78-year-old actress who narrated the successful 2023 film Barbie by Greta Gerwig, has now been honored with her own Barbie doll, joining the prestigious Mattel family. Read on!

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Updated Mar 11, 2024, 02:11 IST

Dame Helen Mirren Gets Her Own Barbie Doll With Miniature Oscar

In celebration of its 65th year, Barbie has paid homage to Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren by immortalising her in the form of a Barbie doll. This unique creation, complete with a miniature Oscar, replicates Dame Helen's iconic blue fashion look from the 2023 Cannes red carpet, where she turned heads with her blue hair and a stunning cornflower blue gown designed by Del Core.

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Dame Helen Mirren got her very own Barbie doll

The Leigh-born actress, at the age of 78, who lends her voice to a Barbie film, shared her excitement at the doll's creation, describing being chosen as a role model by Barbie as a "huge compliment." Sharing the picture, The Academy Awards wrote, "Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren is now a one-of-a-kind Role Model Barbie in honor of #InternationalWomensDay—complete with a miniature Oscar!"

Dame Helen Mirren, known for her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, expressed her delight at being honored by Barbie. The doll now stands proudly alongside her other achievements, including becoming a Dame of the British Empire, clinching an Oscar, and receiving a star on the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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The special Barbie doll of Dame Helen Mirren perfectly captures her style from the fancy events. This is Barbie's way of celebrating famous people worldwide, and they're doing this for other stars, including Kylie Minogue, Viola Davis, and Shania Twain during their 65th-anniversary celebration.

For the unversed, Barbie is helping girls by giving money to two organisations that are important to Dame Helen Mirren: Barnardo’s and The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. These organisations help women, young people, and children.

Dame Helen is well-known for her acting on stage, in movies, and on TV. She is most famous for her roles, including The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover; Gosford Park, and Red.

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