

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)

