Imagining She Can Be Anything is Just
the Beginning. Actually Seeing That She
Can Makes All the Difference.
Barbie is committed to shining a light on empowering role models in an effort to inspire more girls. As a part of The Barbie Dream Gap Project, we’re introducing girls to remarkable women’s stories to show them you can be anything.
Most Recent Role Models
Viola Davis (United States)
Critically revered artist, activist, producer, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author
Viola Davis (United States)
Critically revered artist, activist, producer, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author
Previous Role Models
Shonda Rhimes (United States)
Storyteller and Founder of Shondaland
Helene Darroze (France)
Michelin Chef
Katya Echazarreta (Mexico)
Electronic engineer and president of the Katya Echazarreta A.C. Space Foundation
Hui Ruoqi (China)
Volleyball Olympic Champion
Shonda Rhimes (United States)
Storyteller and Founder of Shondaland
Helene Darroze (France)
Michelin Chef
Katya Echazarreta (Mexico)
Electronic engineer and president of the Katya Echazarreta A.C. Space Foundation
Hui Ruoqi (China)
Volleyball Olympic Champion
Bebe Vio (Italy)
Proud Paralympian & Inclusion activist
Janet Wojcicki, PhD, MPH (United States)
Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Bebe Vio (Italy)
Proud Paralympian & Inclusion activist
Janet Wojcicki, PhD, MPH (United States)
Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
