Serena Williams Says Her New Barbie Doll Proves a Girl Can ‘Become Anything She Chooses’

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

The new Barbie doll is inspired by Williams’ championship victory at the 2005 Australian Open, after returning from knee surgery.

Key facts

  • The new Barbie doll is inspired by Williams’ championship victory at the 2005 Australian Open, after returning from knee surgery.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:56:45 UTC.

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  1. Barbie Just Served Up a Serena Williams Doll Inspired by Her 2005 Australian Open Look

  2. Serena Williams Says Her New Barbie Doll Proves a Girl Can ‘Become Anything She Chooses’

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