The legend of Venus Williams has always transcended the boundaries of tennis, making her a true global icon of resilience, fashion, will, encouragement for young women to approach sport. Venus, together with her sister Serena Williams, wrote the history of tennis, receiving honors from all over.
Mattel is making Barbie dolls depicting U.S. tennis star Venus Williams and 8 other athletes who’ve “broken boundaries” and encouraged girls to stay in sports, the company announced today https://t.co/Zg7G6iehZ2
— Axios (@axios) May 22, 2024
The latest honor Venus receives is intrinsically tied to American history. Venus became a Barbie-doll; the Venus Williams Barbie! An honor that testifies and certifies the iconic status of the legendary tennis player. An honor arrived on the 65th anniversary of the most famous doll-brand in the world. The new line-up Role Model dolls will celebrate women sporting icons,
Venus Williams is honored with her own Barbie doll.
Her doll is a part of the new ‘Role Model’ line-up of dolls, which celebrates female sporting icons.
Very deserved. 💖 pic.twitter.com/esomHbRnFL
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 22, 2024
Serena honored her sister with an Instagram story in which her sister Venus is seen holding the Barbie-doll-Venus in…
