In celebration of Barbie's 65th anniversary,
The nine dolls, which include American professional tennis player
"I am honored to be recognized as a sports role model and join forces with Team Barbie to continue empowering the next generation of young girls to never stop believing in their dreams," said Williams, who has won four Olympic gold medals and was the first woman in tennis to earn equal prize money at
"Throughout my career, I've always been driven by the idea of shattering glass ceilings and staying true to myself, and Barbie's mission couldn't resonate more deeply with that ethos," Williams added.
The other eight athletes to be honored with Barbie Role-Model dolls include high-scoring soccer player
Olympic gold and silver medal-winning gymnast
"Barbie is thrilled to continue the brand's 65th anniversary celebration by recognizing the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition and empowerment among the next generation,"
"The sports one-of-a-kind role model dolls serve as an embodiment of our shared values of passion, empowerment and individuality," Berger added. "By shining a light on these inspirational athletes and their stories, we hope to champion the belief that every young girl deserves the opportunity to pursue her passions and turn her dreams into reality."
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