Marilyn Monroe would have turned 100 this year, and Mattel is marking the occasion with a massive honor: a Barbie commemorating one of the most revered (and instantly recognizable) celebrity women in history.
Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, Monroe transformed herself into a movie star whose platinum blond hair, cutting-edge fashion and screen presence are still iconic generations later. The newest Barbie Signature doll captures that, recreating Marilyn's look from her performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend" in "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds:" a bold pink gown with a sleek silhouette and oversized bow, paired with dramatic elbow-length gloves and sparkling diamond jewelry.
Marilyn Monroe Barbie Signature Doll
Mattel says it worked with the Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC throughout the design process to capture Monroe's likeness and the details of her on-screen ensemble. And this doll joins a long history of Marilyn Monroe Barbies: Barbie as Marilyn Monroe in "The Seven Year Itch" in 1997, as Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" in two different outfits in 1997, as Marilyn Monroe in 2001, as Marilyn in a "How to Marry a Millionaire" gift set in 2002, and as Marilyn Monroe in the Blonde Ambition Collection Pink Label Collection in 2009.
In this article: Marilyn Monroe Barbie Signature Doll, Barbie Whitney Houston Signature Collectible Doll, Barbie Signature Doll and Miley Cyrus Posable Collectible
The newest Marilyn Monroe Barbie doll was created to celebrate not only Monroe’s centennial, but a legacy that continues to influence entertainment, fashion and pop culture. Monroe starred in countless films, won a Golden Globe for her role in "Some Like It Hot," and became one of the first women in Hollywood to establish her own production company after she founded Marilyn Monroe Productions.
Monroe's Barbie Signature Doll is a celebration of everything she was, from movie star to artist to boundary-breaking businesswoman.
Barbie Whitney Houston Signature Collectible Doll
Whitney Houston’s Signature doll recreates her “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” look with a purple tank dress, matching heels and jewelry. The doll comes performance-ready with both a microphone and microphone stand, plus a doll stand so you can put your new collectible on display.
Barbie Signature Doll, Miley Cyrus Posable Collectible
The Miley Cyrus Barbie Signature doll is dressed in head-to-toe faux leather, inspired by her look from her "Golden Burning Sun" music video. The two-piece set is paired with a hooded jacket and black pumps, plus a microphone accessory and display stand.
Barbie Signature Doll, Kylie Minogue Posable Collectible
This collectible Kylie Minogue Barbie is dressed all in red in a look inspired by her "Padam Padam" video, including a sleek Mugler bodysuit, lace-up Maison-Ernest boots and a sheer chiffon cape. The look is topped off with a bright lip and a streak of scarlet in her hair.
Barbie Signature Doll, Debbie Allen Tribute Collection Posable Doll
Debbie Allen’s Tribute Collection doll is inspired by her choreographer look on "Fame," pairing a shimmery off-the-shoulder top and gold belt with purple fringe pants and leg warmers. This Barbie also has an articulated body that can nail the dance poses from the '80s classic film.
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