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Serena Williams Barbie doll launched with natural curly hair

Original: Available # today for the first time, Serena Williams new Barbie! "Growing up, the tennis champion had limited access to

A new Barbie doll modelled on Serena Williams is available from today. Williams says she wanted the doll to reflect her experience growing up with limited access to Black dolls, and insisted on a really curly hair texture with nothing straightened. The doll wears the outfit she wore in 2025 when she won her seventh title, and reactions are celebrating the representation.

Why now: The launch of a new Serena Williams Barbie designed to reflect Black identity and natural hair is drawing attention for its cultural representation.

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• Available # today for the first time, Serena Williams new Barbie! "Growing up, the tennis champion had limited access to Black dolls..." "It was also really important for me to have a really curly hair texture, nothing straight." - She's in her '25 outfit when she won her 7th #… · GetMisch@masto.nyc

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