Barbie to Honor Rita Moreno With Doll for Her 93rd Birthday
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Rita Moreno poses at the IMDb Portrait Studio during the 15th Annual Women In Film Oscar Nominees Party at Thompson Hollywood on March 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for IMDb)
Barbie is honoring a Puerto Rican legend. Rita Moreno, one of only 21 EGOT winners in history, is getting her own Barbie to celebrate her upcoming 93rd birthday on December 11. The doll will be the newest addition to the Barbie Tribute Collection.
The Barbie comes with a black and gold gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a long skirt with metallic designs meant to reflect the iconic look Moreno wore to the 1962 Oscars and the 2018 Oscars. The Barbie also features opera-length gloves, statement earrings and a sleek up-do to complete her look.
“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, meanwhile, reacted by saying, “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 Rita Moreno doll is available on the Mattel Creations Shop and retails for $40.