that in celebration of their iconic Barbie doll's 65th anniversary, the brand will"will honor nine athletes around the world," including Williams, with their own"one-of-a-kind role model doll made in their likeness."
Venus Williams attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating"Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.Mattel says that"by recognizing athletes that have broken barriers for women in sports, Barbie hopes to help amplify the voices of women in sports to commemorate their accomplishments on and off the field."
The announcement comes in the wake of a historic year for women's sports, especially women's NCAA basketball. After becoming the highest-scoring player in NCAA history—and helping to bring in a record-breaking 18.9 million women's championship game viewers—."We're not new to this. We're true to this.'"
The announcement that Williams will be forever memorialized in Barbie form comes just one month after the tennis great told“As an athlete, I know the perseverance and consistency it takes to accomplish your goals and get true results. With, my goal is to share the tips and tricks that helped me in my own personal wellness and nutrition journey,” Williams said.