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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.
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Viola Davis (United States)
Critically revered artist, activist, producer, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author
PREVIOUS ROLE MODELS
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Shonda Rhimes (United States)
Storyteller and Founder of Shondaland
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Helene Darroze (France)
Michelin Chef
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Katya Echazarreta (Mexico)
Electronic engineer and president of the Katya Echazarreta A.C. Space Foundation
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Hui Ruoqi (China)
Volleyball Olympic Champion
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Shonda Rhimes (United States)
Storyteller and Founder of Shondaland
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Helene Darroze (France)
Michelin Chef
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Katya Echazarreta (Mexico)
Electronic engineer and president of the Katya Echazarreta A.C. Space Foundation
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Hui Ruoqi (China)
Volleyball Olympic Champion
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Bebe Vio (Italy)
Proud Paralympian & Inclusion activist
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Janet Wojcicki, PhD, MPH (United States)
Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
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