EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday. The others being depicted as ...

Barbie dolls depicting U.S. tennis star Venus Williams and eight other athletes are being created in honor of them breaking boundaries to encourage girls to stay in sports, Mattel announced Wednesday.

Last year, nine female athlete Barbies, including tennis star Venus Williams ... s why partnering with Barbie to release the LeBron James Kenbassadors doll is such an honor.

“Unbelievably cool and an honor ... the Ken doll’s 65th anniversary in 2026. Last year, Mattel released Barbie dolls in the likeness of several female athletes, including Venus Williams ...

Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday.