Ellie Goldstein Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

, 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.

British model Ellie Goldstein has teamed up with Barbie as they launch their first doll with Down’s syndrome. The doll, which is available to pre-order today and goes on sale across the UK on May 3, will allow even more children to find a doll that represents them.

toys for quite that long it’s become so popular in recent years that it’s gained millions of fans beyond just its initial child audience. Official sets are now regularly made solely with adults in mind, based on everything from a working typewriter to the DeLorean from Back to the Future. So when Lego asked famed photographer Rankin to take photographs of modern Lego fans he ended up with pictures of everyone from toddlers to OAPs.

Ellie Goldstein has just broken another barrier for people with disabilities.