Barbie introduces first doll with Down’s syndrome with British model Ellie Goldstein

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HuffPo’s Facebook repost of the piece. “We Love Simu Liu, But He’s Not The Only Talented Asian Thirst Trap In Hollywood” criticizes his casting as Ken alongside Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Barbie” movie.Author Ian Kumamoto — who is of Hispanic and Asian descent — argued that “Asian Twitter collectively scratched its head when Simu Liu was named as one of many actors” playing a version of the iconic polymer heartthrob.

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reports the Associated Press. According to the brand, the doll is part of its “Inspiring Women” series which features the likes of Amelia Earhart and artist Frida Kahlo and costs $35.49. “As the first Asian American actor to lead a US television show, whose perseverance broke down barriers for her gender and AAPI community in film and TV, Anna May Wong is the perfect fit for our Barbie Inspiring Women Series,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie & Dolls.Wong’s niece, Anna Wong, also collaborated closely with the brand to help develop the doll’s look.

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, has shared a powerful message about the first-ever Barbie doll with Down syndrome.Taking to , Ellie wrote, “When I saw the doll, I felt so emotional and proud,” adding, "It means a lot to me that children will be able to play with the doll and learn that everyone is different. I am proud that Barbie chose me to show the dolls to the world."Diversity is important as people need to see more people like me out there in the world and not be hidden away, Barbie will help make this happen.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The new Barbie doll came about in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in the USA, who advised on how to “accurately represent a person with Down’s syndrome” and “celebrate the Down’s syndrome community—through the Barbie’s clothing, accessories and packaging.”According to a press release, the new Barbie will have “a rounder shape, smaller ears, and a flat nasal bridge, while the eyes are almond-shaped.

The creator of Barbie has officially launched its first doll with Down's syndrome.

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upcoming “Barbie” film was spoofed on “Saturday Night Live” with the popular TV show announcing its own spin-off of another popular doll brand, the American Girls. The prerecorded clip, which aired on April 15, begins by showing clips from Gerwig’s upcoming film.“People can’t stop talking about the brand new ‘Barbie’ movie,” says the narrator. “But not everyone can live in a dream house.”“Some are younger, bigger or sadder,” continues the narration.

While Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” live-action remake captivates audiences through its shiny and perfectly pink trailer, “Saturday Night Live” is putting a spotlight on the less glamorous, overburdened world of the American Girl Doll — disease, death, unpleasant history and all.“People can’t stop talking about the trailer for the new ‘Barbie’ movie, but not all dolls live in a dream house,” the narrator says in the sketch’s opening. “Some are bigger, younger, sadder; some dolls are American Girls.”As the trailer for the historically accurate flick introduces its struggling heroines, each sob story is worse than the other, from Samantha (Chloe Fineman) watching her parents die on a boat to Molly’s (Molly Kearney) father’s being a prisoner of war.

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