The Emmy-nominated actress, documentary film producer, and equal rights advocate rose to prominence with her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category.
birthday, Cox will once again break new ground. Barbie is honoring the award-winning actress, producer, and writer, with a doll made in her likeness. It is Mattel's first transgender Barbie.said Laverne Cox."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. I hope people can look at this Barbie and dream big as I have in my career.
The space of dreaming and manifesting is such a powerful source and leads you to achieve more than what you originally thought was possible."PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 15: Laverne Cox attends the 49th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena CivicMattel has created a Barbie doll in Cox's likeness as part of its Tribute Collection.