 Barbie doll created in Laverne Cox image

Laverne Cox is first trans person to get Barbie doll created in her image

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The Orange Is the New Black actor was thrilled to learn that she would be Mattel's first transgender rendition of the famous doll

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Following the exciting announcement, the 49-year-old performer could barely contain her excitement

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The Inventing Anna actress explained to People how the doll is a major win for the LGBTQ community

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As for the design process, she was 'very involved' and had notes like 'can we make her look more like me'

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They had a conversation about highlights and lowlights because I'm blonde most of the time now, but I'm a Black girl, so I need a dark root

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Cox has previously broken barriers as the first transgender woman of color to have a leading role in a scripted TV show

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The Barbie's numerous outfits was definitely something that the actor wanted to promote

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