Rita Moreno Gets Barbie-fied for Her 93rd Birthday
variety.comRita Moreno may have garnered dozens of awards throughout her 40 year-plus career, but she’s receiving one more honor ahead of her 93rd birthday next month: a Barbie doll in her likeness.
Barbie is celebrating the actor and singer’s birthday on Dec. 11 with a special-edition Rita Moreno doll as the newest edition to their Barbie Tribute Collection.
The doll will be available to shop on Amazon for $40 starting Nov. 20. The doll is inspired by Moreno’s most famous red carpet moments, donning an elegant black and gold gown, with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a long skirt with metallic design.
The doll also features opera-length gloves, statement earrings and a sleek up-do to complete her look. “I was a girl who decided to go for it, and despite the challenges I faced, I never gave up on my dreams.
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