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
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Shania Twain (Canada)
Global superstar, celebrated songwriter, and style icon
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Helen Mirren (United Kingdom)
Acclaimed actress and advocate for women’s stories
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Kylie Minogue (Australia)
Artist
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Viola Davis (United States)
Critically revered artist, activist, producer, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author
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Shania Twain (Canada)
Global superstar, celebrated songwriter, and style icon
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Helen Mirren (United Kingdom)
Acclaimed actress and advocate for women’s stories
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Kylie Minogue (Australia)
Artist
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Lila Avilés (Mexico)
Director, producer, and screenwriter
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Maira Gomez (Brazil)
Content creator
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Nicole Fujita (Japan)
Model
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Enissa Amani (Germany)
Comedian
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Lila Avilés (Mexico)
Director, producer, and screenwriter
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Maira Gomez (Brazil)
Content creator
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Nicole Fujita (Japan)
Model
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Enissa Amani (Germany)
Comedian
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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
Anne Wojcicki (United States)
Co-Founder & CEO of 23andMe
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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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Dr. Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck (United Kingdom)
Space Scientist and Science Educator
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Bebe Vio (Italy)
Proud Paralympian & Inclusion activist
Anne Wojcicki (United States)
Co-Founder & CEO of 23andMe
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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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Dr. Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck (United Kingdom)
Space Scientist and Science Educator
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Dr. Antje Boetius (Germany)
Marine Researcher and Microbiologist
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Yinuo Li (China)
Co-Founder, ETU Education
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Brianne West (New Zealand)
Entrepreneur & Founder of Ethique
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Susan Wojcicki (United States)
Longtime YouTube CEO
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Dr. Antje Boetius (Germany)
Marine Researcher and Microbiologist
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Yinuo Li (China)
Co-Founder, ETU Education
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Brianne West (New Zealand)
Entrepreneur & Founder of Ethique
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Susan Wojcicki (United States)
Longtime YouTube CEO
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Ari Horie (United States/Japan)
Founder & CEO, Women’s Startup Lab
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Pat McGrath (United Kingdom)
Makeup Artist and Founder of Pat McGrath Labs
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Melissa Sariffodeen (Canada)
CEO and Co-Founder of Canada Learning Code
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Kelly Sildaru (Estonia)
Freestyle Skier
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Ari Horie (United States/Japan)
Founder & CEO, Women’s Startup Lab
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Pat McGrath (United Kingdom)
Makeup Artist and Founder of Pat McGrath Labs
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Melissa Sariffodeen (Canada)
CEO and Co-Founder of Canada Learning Code
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Kelly Sildaru (Estonia)
Freestyle Skier
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Tijen Onaran (Germany)
CEO and Founder of Global Digital Women
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Lena Mahfouf (France)
Digital Creator, Videographer and Author of ‘Always More’
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Samantha Cristoforetti
Astronaut
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Adriana Azuara (Mexico)
Founder of All4Spas
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Tijen Onaran (Germany)
CEO and Founder of Global Digital Women
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Lena Mahfouf (France)
Digital Creator, Videographer and Author of ‘Always More’
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Samantha Cristoforetti
Astronaut
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Adriana Azuara (Mexico)
Founder of All4Spas
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Julia Alvarez
Author
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Sky Brown
Professional Skateboarder
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Amy O'Sullivan
Emergency Room Nurse
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Celia Cruz
Salsa Singer
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Julia Alvarez
Author
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Sky Brown
Professional Skateboarder
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Amy O'Sullivan
Emergency Room Nurse
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Celia Cruz
Salsa Singer
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Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa Md.
Children and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Sarah Gilbert
Professor of Vaccinology
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Dr. Kirby White
Specialist General Practitioner
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Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz
Internal Medicine Physician and Wellness Blogger
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Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa Md.
Children and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Sarah Gilbert
Professor of Vaccinology
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Dr. Kirby White
Specialist General Practitioner
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Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz
Internal Medicine Physician and Wellness Blogger
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Naomi Osaka
Tennis Player
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Julie Bishop
Chancellor of the Australian National University
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Anne Avantie
Fashion Designer & Social Activist
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Dr. Jaqueline Goes de Jesus
Biomedical Scientist
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Naomi Osaka
Tennis Player
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Julie Bishop
Chancellor of the Australian National University
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Anne Avantie
Fashion Designer & Social Activist
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Dr. Jaqueline Goes de Jesus
Biomedical Scientist
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Anna Kikina
Cosmonaut
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Mika Ninagawa
Photographer
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Liu Wen
Model
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Milena Baldassarri
Rhythmic Gymnast
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Anna Kikina
Cosmonaut
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Mika Ninagawa
Photographer
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Liu Wen
Model
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Milena Baldassarri
Rhythmic Gymnast
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Anita Wlodarczyk
Hammer Thrower
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Clara Amfo
Broadcaster
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Cristina Fogazzi
Entrepreneur
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Karen Walker
Fashion Designer
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Anita Wlodarczyk
Hammer Thrower
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Clara Amfo
Broadcaster
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Cristina Fogazzi
Entrepreneur
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Karen Walker
Fashion Designer
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