Whether she’s standing up or sitting down, Ava DuVernay is one director who is a force to be reckoned with. Her fans think so and petitioned Mattel to make a Barbie Doll in her likeness. Well, apparently, Mattel Toys thinks so too. The Selma director is the latest African American celeb to snag her very own Barbie doll and the dreadlocked beauty goes on sale today. Check it out and show her some love!
All my proceeds from #AvaBarbie will be sent from @Mattel to @ColorOfChange + @WitnessOrg. A fun way to support. xo! pic.twitter.com/O4Z5zl5els
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) December 6, 2015
Ava DuVernay Barbie Doll to Go on Sale Monday, Director @AVAETC Announces https://t.co/AbAYrdkXgN pic.twitter.com/K7h0eRpQdd — TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 6, 2015
But that’s not the best part. Duvernay announced on Twitter that all sales proceeds will benefit some amazing causes:
All my proceeds from #AvaBarbie will be sent from @Mattel to @ColorOfChange + @WitnessOrg. A fun way to support. xo! pic.twitter.com/O4Z5zl5els
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) December 6, 2015
BMWK, let’s show #AVAETC some love!