9 film and television roles that almost went to other actors, from Barbie to Bond
9 film and television roles that almost went to other actors, from Barbie to Bond
So, which other well-known faces have been blessed with the best Barbies and whose portrait has proven to be most valuable? Keep reading to find out.
1. Queen Camilla
For this year’s International Women’s Day, the Women of the World Foundation gave Queen Camilla a similar Barbie. Complete with an Amanda Wakeley ensemble and a pair of ultra-glamorous earrings, Mattel’s global head of dolls personally flew it to London from Los Angeles. “Great, you’ve taken about 50 years off my life,” the queen joked when she saw him.
2. Mariah Carey
Just in time for Christmas last year, the queen of the holiday season became a $75 collectible doll, who can be seen holding a microphone and wearing the bright red dress she wore in the original movie “All I “Want For Christmas Is You.” video.
“If I could go back and tell my little girl that one day they would make me a Barbie in my likeness, I would go crazy!” the singer told People in November.
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3. Tina Turner
Tina Turner doll, one of Mattel’s Signature Music Series dolls, commemorates the Grammy-winning artist and one of her most iconic outfits. Turner died just 7 months after the doll’s release.
4. Shania Twain
Released in early March, Shania Twain is one of the newest celebrity Barbies to grace the shelves and, for our money, she’s one of the best yet. The “That doesn’t impress me much” singer seems to agree…
5. Naomi Osaka
Giving girls a role model has always been central to the Barbie ethos, so it was only a matter of time before some of the world’s most impressive athletes were immortalized. Enter Naomi Osaka Barbie, released in 2021 and at $30, she remains one of the most affordable and accessible Barbies still available.
6. Prince William and Kate Middleton
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7. Karl Lagerfeld
8. Zendaya
“When I was little I couldn’t find a Barbie that looked like me, my… how times have changed,” she wrote on her Instagram at the time. “Thank you… for allowing me to be part of your diversification and expansion of the definition of beauty.”
9. Beyoncé
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10. Heidi Klum
In 2009, Mattel released a Blonde Ambition collection, starring none other than Victoria’s Secret model Heidi Klum. “I really like Barbie. “It’s been a dream come true,” she told People at the time.