Barbie’s newest Inspiring Women release celebrates Venus Williams, the tennis champion who fundamentally altered professional sports compensation. The doll commemorates Williams’ historic 2007 campaign for equal prize money in tennis, which established her as both a five-time Grand Slam winner and a transformative advocate for gender equity in athletics.

The Venus Williams doll features authentic details from her pivotal 2007 tournament victory, including her competition uniform, green gem necklace, wristband, visor, tennis racket and ball. Priced at $38, the collectible launches August 15th on Mattel Shop, with early access for Barbie Club 59 members beginning August 14th. This release joins Barbie’s broader Inspiring Women series, which has previously honored figures like Dr. Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, and Katherine Johnson, positioning Williams alongside other barrier-breaking women who reshaped their respective fields through courage and determination.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

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