Laverne Cox Celebrated Her 50th Birthday Dressed as Her Own Barbie Doll

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Chloe Ferry looked pretty in pink as she celebrated her mum’s 59th birthday in a hot pink bikini, with the birthday girl also donning a matching outfit in the same signature colour. The Geordie Shore star, 26, looked ultra glamorous as she posed alongside her mum Liz, 59, aboard a boat during their sun soaked holiday in Spain.

Inventing Anna star recently had another reason to celebrate: A doll. Cox posted reveal to Instagram on May 28. “I love her,” the actor said on the Today Show, where the doll was first announced.

Laverne Cox is celebrating her 50th birthday and she had someone special by her side at her party!

Laverne Cox finally has a Barbie doll designed after her.The Emmy award-winning transgender actress and advocate appeared on the Today Show on Wednesday to announce that Mattel will be selling the Laverne-inspired Barbie dolls, and to share what the doll will look like to viewers. The doll includes a mix-and-match-style outfit designed by Carlyle Nuera, and is part of Mattel’s Barbie Tribute Collection, which honors and celebrates visionary women whose contributions have helped shape and impact culture. On Mattel’s website, the company explains why Cox was a perfect icon to be honored with a Tribute doll.“As a four-time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and the first transgender woman of color to have a leading role on a scripted TV show,” the description reads. “Laverne Cox uses her voice to amplify the message of moving beyond societal expectations to live more authentically.”Cox is one of 16 figures to be honored with a Tribute doll.

Laverne Cox is making history! The 49-year-old actress is unveiling her latest achievement, becoming the first trans Barbie doll, joining forces with Mattel for their special Tribute Collection.The popular brand was inspired by Laverne and decided to create a doll based on her, including her in the collection among other celebrities, such as Zendaya, Vera Wang and Ashley Graham.“As a four-time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and the first transgender woman of color to have a leading role on a scripted TV show, Laverne Cox uses her voice to amplify the message of moving beyond societal expectations to live more authentically,” Marvel shared.The Barbie doll can be found on the official website wearing “a triple-threat original design, featuring a deep red tulle gown gracefully draped over a dazzling, silver metallic bodysuit. Her hair is swept into glamorous Hollywood waves while dramatic makeup completes her look.”The actress shared her excitement for being part of the collection, revealing that “It’s been a dream for years to work with Barbie to create my own doll.”“I can’t wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Laverne Cox is getting her very own Barbie doll.Mattel is celebrating the actor and LGBTQ activist with a new doll made to her likeness, just in time for her 50th birthday.

Gwen Stefani's firstborn, Kingston, excitedly geared up to a very special moment this week as he prepared to ring in a milestone birthday.It's hard to believe that the popstar is now a proud mom of a 16-year-old who is heading into the weekend for some celebrations with his loved ones. READ: Gwen Stefani shares scary health risk she faced during latest performanceKingston was counting down on social media and appeared to celebrate a little early with a meal in a sun-soaked location. WATCH: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's love story Taking to his Instagram Stories, the birthday boy posted photos of his delicious-looking meal which he enjoyed with his girlfriend. His dad, Gavin Rossdale, also sent some birthday love with a clip of, yet more, restaurant delights. MORE: Gwen Stefani confirms she is returning to The Voice with Blake SheltonDISCOVER: Vera Wang reveals what is really behind Gwen Stefani's impeccable appearanceKingston has a very special bond with his parents despite their breakup and he recently paid tribute to his mom on International Women's Day. It's hard to believe Kingston is now 16He declared his love for her in a cute snap he shared on social media which showed mother and son cuddled up together.The teenager sweetly captioned the picture: "Happy women's day to my mum @gwenstefani I love you." Gwen was quick to repost the heart-warming photo on her Instagram Stories and thanked her "baby" for the sweet words.

Laverne Cox is an actress, podcaster and staunch advocate for LGBTQ rights — and now she’s also a Barbie.

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Since catapulting into the limelight back in 1996 as a model for The Sun’s Page 3, Katie Price has become one of the UK’s most famous faces. With her career in the public eye spanning over two decades, fans of Katie, who recently praised Victoria Beckham in a surprising social media post, have seen the reality TV star’s sense of style develop throughout the years. From sporting extravagant glitter catsuits and feather boas to opting more a natural affair, the doting mum-of-five knows a thing or two about changing up her look.