40+ Barbie Dolls That Actually Look Exactly Like These Celebrities

Little girls worldwide have played with Barbies for decades and probably secretly hoped that they, too, would have a Barbie made in their own likeness. Well, we know we did! These celebrities got to have the dream of every little girl come true for them when they got made into a Barbie doll. But how close did the plastic toy get to the real deal?

While the world eagerly awaits the release of the new Barbie movie, fans can already get their hands on a new range of Barbie dolls fashioned after Margot Robbie, who plays the lead in the much-anticipated movie of the year.

With three fun outfit choices, the latest Mattel creation resembles Robbie, making it clear why she was chosen for this coveted role. From the blonde hair and blue eyes to the fun pink outfits, we’re sure this will be on Christmas wish lists worldwide for years to come.

International singing sensation Cher inspired a new line of Bob Mackie Barbie dolls in 2007 when the designer teamed up with toymakers to recreate that iconic ’80s black leather and fishnets look that had the entertainment world buzzing.

Popular for her singing and acting talents, we think you’ll agree that the designer did Cher justice as he created this spectacular doll in her image. From the big, crazy hair to the wild costume choice, this is one doll we’d love to own!

It’s not often that Barbie honors men, but Mattel came up with a brilliant way to pay tribute to legendary musician Elton John. They released their Elton John-inspired doll in 2020 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of his sold-out shows at the L.A. Dodgers stadium.

The doll sports a pair of iconic sunglasses that scream Elton John, paired with a sequined jacket with John’s initials. While she might look nothing like the British singer, it’s great to see how they decided to honor Elton John the best way they knew how.

There is no doubt that Dr. Maya Angelou was one of the most impressive women of our time, which is exactly why Mattel decided to honor her incredible life and work when they released the Maya Angelou Barbie doll in 2021 as a part of the “Inspiring Women” series of dolls.

Having passed in 2014, Angelou was known for her beautiful poetry and books, the most famous of which forms an accessory for the Mattel creation. Not only does the Dr. Maya Angelou doll bear a striking resemblance to its namesake, but it can also be seen holding a copy of her most famous biography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Mattel released its “Ladies of the ’80s” range in 2010, featuring some of the most iconic women of that time. This famous lady needs no introduction, as her reputation as one of the best female music artists in the ’80s precedes her.

Known for hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”, Cyndi Lauper inspired many a hairdo and fashion choice, and is still considered to be a legend in her own right. Mattel chose the perfect outfit for their Cyndi Lauper Barbie doll because it’s difficult to tell the singer and doll apart.

Zendaya might be one of the youngest stars to have a Barbie made in her honor, as the toymaker released their Zendaya doll in 2015 when the singer and actress was only 19. And, gosh, she’s simply stunning!

Sporting braids and the beautiful white dress Zendaya wore to the Oscars in 2014, Zendaya’s Barbie doll is breathtaking. It’s an exact replica of the young star who has been featured in films like The Greatest Showman and the Spiderman series.

Seeing how big companies like Mattel use their product to celebrate important historical figures and achievements is always refreshing. Releasing their “Inspiring Women” series of Barbie dolls in 2022, Mattel unveiled their Ida B. Wells doll to inspire little girls everywhere.

Born in 1826, Ida dedicated her life and her work to exposing injustices in the South. She became a key figure and icon in the civil rights and women’s suffrage movements.

To many, the name Emmy Rossum rings a bell when you think of movies like The Phantom of the Opera or the series Shameless. But to Mattel, she’s one of the company’s “Sheroes” who stands up for animal rights.

Released in 2015, the Emmy Rossum Barbie has become synonymous with compassion and caring for those with no voice. It also helps that her Barbie looks almost identical to the beautiful actress and animal advocate.

Every little girl wants a doll they can relate to, whether it has the same hair color, wears their favorite clothing color, or has a similar body type. For a plus-size model, seeing skinny Barbies and other slim dolls wasn’t the most pleasant experience.

Fast forward to 2023, and the gorgeous Ashley now has her own Barbie doll as Mattel released their Ashley Graham plus-size Barbie doll to honor different-sized bodies and show children that big is beautiful, too. Well done, Mattel!

Who can forget that iconic swimsuit poster featuring Farrah Fawcett from the late ’70s? We certainly can’t, and it seems Mattel couldn’t either. They paid tribute to the late actress in 2011 when they released a Barbie in her likeness.

From the wild blonde hair to the red swimsuit, Mattel paid close attention to every little detail as they recreated this now-iconic photoshoot that set many a tongue wagging and made the actress a household name worldwide.

If you have a TV in your house, you’ll know the name Hoda Kotb. A television presenter and award-winning broadcast journalist for NBC, Hoda has been a familiar face for many years. Mattel loves her too and honored this incredible woman in their “Sheroes” collection.

It features an extraordinarily lifelike recreation of Hoda. Dressed in a classic pink dress, the Barbie doll has the same haircut as its inspiration, which might make you look twice at this picture of the real Hoda and her Barbie look-a-like. They even got the detail in her dress spot-on!

From movie star to Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly was revered for her talent and beauty. Best known for her role in movies like 1945s Rear Window, Kelly inspired the Grace Kelly Barbie, released in 2011 by Mattel.

Donning a classic “Paris” dress and pearls, designers focused on the smallest details, perfectly mimicking her famous hairstyle. We can hardly tell the difference between Grace and her Barbie. What do you think? Did Mattel get it right?

Savannah Guthrie was honored by Mattel in 2018 when the doll maker created a look-a-like of Guthrie for their “Sheroes” collection of Barbie dolls to shine the spotlight on women who make a difference in the world or their community.

The designers of the Savannah Guthrie Barbie got it just right as they created a doll in the television presenter’s likeness that rivals many of the others on the list. From her hair to her outfit, we struggled to find even the slightest difference between Savannah and her special Barbie.

Power couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are so loved and popular that even Mattel decided to honor this couple’s wedding anniversary by releasing a limited edition set of dolls of the pair in 2011. Dressed in wedding garb, the Barbie dolls look just like the real Faith and Tim!

Though many other Hollywood love stories deserve the same accolade of having a set of dolls created in their likeness, we applaud this move by Mattel to honor one of country music’s hottest and best-known married couples.

From My Fair Lady to Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Audrey Hepburn had more than her fair share of memorable movie roles in her day. While some of her roles influenced new fashion trends, others, like that of Holly Golightly, influenced the creation of Barbie dolls.

Matter released their Breakfast at Tiffany‘s Barbie doll in 1998 as a part of the Paramount Pictures Audrey Hepburn Collection, listing the doll as a classic edition. Getting every detail just right, the Audrey Hepburn doll was and still is a sought-after item.

It’s not very often that a designer is honored by a doll company for their contributions to the fashion industry. But in 2022, all that changed when Mattel created a Vera Wang Barbie doll and then dressed her in her own mini-creation from the 2017 Ready-to-Wear collection.

Vera Wang is known for stylish and glamorous clothes and wedding dresses, and who better to highlight her talents than Mattel? And, might we add, they did a great job of it as they focused on her stunning features and slick black hair.

While some remember Olivia Newton-John for her singing, most people know her as none other than Sandy, John Travolta’s love interest, in the hit ’80s musical movie Grease. Playing the role of a sweet newcomer to Rydell High, Sandy once again meets the boy she fell for while on a summer vacation.

Whether you choose the sweet Sandy that wore pink dresses and cardigans or the alluring Sandy with the black leather pants, there’s a Sandy for everyone, thanks to Mattel and their release of the Olivia Newton-John Barbie in 2003.

Twiggy was the first supermodel to grace the covers of magazines and inspire a ton of new makeup and fashion trends So, it makes sense that Barbie would create a doll in her likeness to celebrate her beauty and how she shaped the fashion world.

Released in 1969, the Twiggy doll came with a choice of four outfits and even included the short-cropped hairdo and bold eyeliner for which the model was known. Just take a look at this beautiful doll! We don’t think we’ve ever seen a more lifelike Barbie.

“Ladies of the ’80s” is, hands down, one of our favorite collections to ever be released by toy company Mattel. In 2010, they released their funky version of a doll fashioned after rock music goddess Joan Jett.

With a classic punk hairdo, black rock-inspired outfit, and a guitar as an accessory, the Joan Jett Barbie doll became a sought-after item for fans of one of the oldest and best rock music groups ever. For those who love Joan Jett, you’ll be pleased to know that the singer is still recording and playing rock music.

We’re surprised it took Mattel so long to release a Queen Elizabeth II doll. But better late than never, right? Released in 2022, the Queen Elizabeth Barbie is one of our favorites.

The strikingly lifelike creation features Liz wearing a white ball gown, seen before at one of her many royal engagements, and the royal sash she regularly wears to royal engagements. As for her hair, well, we have no words other than to say, “Well done, Mattel!”

The love story between Elvis and Priscilla was a beautiful one. Having met when Priscilla was a teen, the couple were married in 1967 after eight gloriously happy years together. Sadly, the couple divorced after a few years, but their wedding is an occasion many fans haven’t forgotten.

Mattel paid tribute to the late singer and his then-wife when they released the Elvis and Priscilla limited edition wedding Barbies, featuring the couple on their wedding day. The dolls were released in 2008 and were a popular item for fans.

The ’80s were one of the best decades for music, and this is also when Gloria Estefan made her debut in the music world. With that Latino flair, Estefan wowed fans from around the globe with her incredible energy and beautiful Cuban-Latino sound.

Paying tribute to big names like Gloria Estefan is tricky, but toymakers Mattel found the perfect way when they released their Gloria Estefan Barbie in 2022. She wore the same outfit as the popular music video for her 1989 hit song “Get On Your Feet”.

Mattel released Prince William and Kate Middleton Barbie dolls in 2012 as the royal couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary. A fitting tribute to the pair, the toymakers managed to capture the elegance and beauty of the outfits perfectly.

With William dressed in his full royal garb, Mattel copied Kate’s dress and veil down to the last detail, with the dolls looking almost identical to the couple they were fashioned after. The dolls flew off the shelves and are still hot property for many fans of the couple.

American model Gigi Hadid became a brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger in 2016, cementing her fame and career in the fashion industry in the U.S. But this was only the beginning for Gigi, as Mattel had an even bigger surprise for the young model.

Teaming up with the designers at Tommy Hilfiger, Mattel created a one-of-a-kind replica Barbie of Gigi Hadid, dressing the doll in her new signature label. The model was overwhelmed with this incredible gift, saying that growing up, she never thought she would get her own Barbie.

Who doesn’t like Katy Perry, right? From “Teenage Dreams” to “Dark Horse”, Perry has amassed an almost cult-like following of fans from across the globe who can’t get enough of her incredible voice, music, and merchandise.

Mattel took note too, and created a one-of-a-kind Katy Perry Barbie doll with blue hair and a cupcake dress for the singer in 2011, capturing every last detail of her delicate features and beauty. The company has since created more Katy Perry Barbies for fans.

Selma director Ava Duvernay became a part of the Barbie “Sheroes” collection in 2015 when Mattel released the Ava Duvernay Barbie, complete with director’s chair and sassy braids. And the world went wild!

The Ava Duvernay Barbie sold out in only 20 minutes after its release. Looking at the pictures of Ava alongside that of her doll, it’s clear to see why, as we think Mattel did a great job of capturing every feature of this strong woman perfectly.

International model, talent show judge, and mom Heidi Klum was surprised when Mattel approached her about making a doll in her likeness in 2009 as a part of the Barbie 50th anniversary collection.

Choosing her outfit, the Heidi Klum Blonde Ambition Barbie forms a part of the Barbie Look Collection and features the stunning model in a gold sequin dress. Looking at the pictures of Heidi and her doll, it is hard to tell them apart!

Did you know that Barbie has a “Signature Music” collection of dolls that features iconic singers like Tina Turner? Released in 2022, the collection is a hit with fans who want to own lifelike recreations of their favorite singers, and the Tina Turner doll is one of their best.

Fashioned after the singer’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It” video look, the Tina Turner Barbie doll comes with big hair, a microphone, and loads of spunk — just what you’d expect. Sadly passing in 2023, fans of the late singer are scrambling to get their hands on this piece of memorabilia.

Remember the cute little accessories and add-ons you could buy for your Barbies? From cars and houses to kitchen sets and gym clothes, toymaker Mattel has inspired many little girls to become who they want to be by providing many options and showing them that women, too, can do basically anything.

Celebrity chef and blogger Ree Drummond joined the world of Barbie when Mattel created the Ree Drummond Barbie as a part of their “Pioneer Woman” collection, inspiring girls everywhere to follow their dreams as they play with Ree in her kitchen that’s packed with all the things you’d need to become a chef.

Jennifer Lopez is a household name worldwide. Known for her talents as a singer and actress, fans of J-Lo were disappointed when Mattel released its Jennifer Lopez Barbie in 2013 and left out some pretty major details in their design.

While they managed to capture the singer’s beauty and fashion sense, they made a big mistake by giving her the slender Barbie body, completely ignoring her curves and the voluptuous derriere for which she’s known. What do you think about these pictures of J-Lo and her Barbie?

I Love Lucy was one of the most popular shows on television in the ’50s and amassed an almost cult-like following of fans that couldn’t get enough of Lucy, played by Lucille Ball, and her antics. And, boy, was the merchandise popular too!

Mattel hopped aboard the I Love Lucy train and released their Lucille Ball Barbie doll in 2021 to celebrate the show’s 70th anniversary. As expected, it was an instant hit that sold out of stores almost as quickly as it hit the shelves.

Elizabeth Taylor might have passed away in 2011, but her memory (and beauty) will live on forever, in part thanks to Mattel and their release of the Elizabeth Taylor Barbie in 2000. The lifelike doll formed a part of the “Timeless Treasures” special edition series and is one of their most popular items.

The set features a young Elizabeth Taylor dressed in a lilac dress, with perfectly coiffed hair and those dazzling eyes and delicate features that made the actress hot property. This isn’t the only Barbie created for Liz, but it’s the best.

Another creation for the “Timeless Treasures” special edition series, the Marilyn Monroe Barbie, was released in 2001 and featured a young Marilyn in “that” iconic dress, complete with red lips and blonde do that made her a pin-up in many a young man’s bedroom.

There’s no doubt that Marilyn Monroe was one of the most beautiful women ever, and this doll, created in her likeness, somehow managed to capture her beauty perfectly. It’s a sought-after keepsake for the young actress’ bevy of fans.

Dr. Jane Goodall has to be one of the most inspiring women on this list and was recently honored by Mattel when they released the Jane Goodall Barbie doll in 2022 as a part of their “Inspiring Women” collection of dolls.

The set comes with her favorite chimp David Graybeard, a pair of binoculars, and a field guide. This is one set we’d love to get our hands on to celebrate the life and work of one of the world’s most passionate and hardworking primatologists.

The Bob Mackie collection of dolls is beautiful and stylish. They feature some of his most famous collections worn by the world’s most beautiful women. The Diana Ross Bob Mackie doll is simply breathtaking.

Look at this picture of the doll alongside the real Diana Ross, and marvel at the exceptional details that the designer captured when he released the Diana Ross doll in 2003. Good luck finding your own doll, though, as they were created as a limited edition.

One-of-a-kind dolls and other memorabilia are often sold at exorbitant prices, which is why we’re not surprised that the Nicki Minaj Barbie doll, released in 2011, fetched the handsome price of $4,855 as fans bid against each other to own this unique treasure.

The Barbie, an exact replica of the “Anaconda” singer, features the singer’s bubblegum pink hair and cotton candy-inspired dress — just what every little girl wants in a Barbie doll. What do you think? Is it worth the hefty price tag?

Mattel’s “Pink Label” collection has to be one of our favorites and features legendary singers that paved the way for many of the artists we hear on our radios today. One of these living legends, Barbra Streisand, was honored by the company in 2009 as they created the Barbra Streisand Barbie.

The singer and actress wears a white sailor-inspired blouse paired with a black skirt, and with attention to detail being the number one priority, designers even included her most unique feature — her nose. Well done, Mattel! You got this one just right!

As you might know, it’s very rare for Mattel to create dolls for male music stars and actors. But that’s what they did when they released the David Bowie Barbie doll in 2022. With only 2,000 of these dolls made, they’re hot property!

Dressed as his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, the David Bowie Barbie doll comes in a choice of three outfits, but this one of David wearing a dazzling blue jumpsuit has to be our favorite. We think it would make a great collector’s item for fans of the late singer.

Jennifer Lawrence, or J-Law as she’s commonly called, is a household name thanks to her role as fiery Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games trilogy. With so many little girls looking up to this incredible heroine, Katniss Everdeen has many fans across the globe.

Mattel honored Ms. Everdeen and Jennifer Lawrence by releasing the Katniss Everdeen Barbie in 2012. Fashioned to look just like the young actress and her alter ego, the doll wears Everdeen’s outfit from the first movie. We can’t believe how lifelike she looks.

Trans icon Laverne Cox was honored with a Barbie created in her likeness when Mattel created the Laverne Cox Barbie as a part of their “Tribute” collection. This collection celebrates key figures who enriched the lives of others for one reason or another.

Whether you know her from Orange Is the New Black or you’re a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and see her as a role model, there’s no denying the beauty and grace of this impressive woman. The doll features Cox in a red tulle gown similar to the one she wore on the red carpet.

Blondie singer Debbie Harry is synonymous with power, rebellion, and fierce fashion looks. She’s as prominent now as she was in the ’80s. Mattel clearly agrees as they released their Debbie Harry Barbie Doll as a part of their “Ladies of the ’80s” collection.

The doll was the first to be released in this collection and featured Harry with her iconic 80s punk bob hairstyle and pink latex dress. This is just one of many Barbie dolls we would love to own. We are sure many other fans agree that the Debbie Harry Barbie is incredibly lifelike as it perfectly captures the singer’s features.

“Hips Don’t Lie” singer Shakira burst onto the American music scene in 2001. She released her first English language album, Laundry Service, and became a household name in America and the world. Now one of the most popular singers in the world, Shakira also has a Barbie created in her likeness.

Mattel released the Shakira Barbie in 2002, and the doll features the singer’s outfit in the “Whenever, Wherever” music video. It comprises a pair of tight leather-like pants and a hanky-hem top. This outfit inspired many fans to attempt to copy the look.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer announced in mid-2023 that she’d be working with Mattel to launch her range of Barbie dolls as a part of the Claudia Schiffer Signature collection. We’re honestly so excited.

The first, featuring the gorgeous beauty wearing a blue ball gown, is set to be released in the next few months. Looking at these pictures of Claudia alongside her doll, it’s clear that no detail was spared in the creation of these Barbies.

Everyone loves Reba. A country music star and actress, Reba has been a beloved icon in the U.S. for many years. Reba became another in a long line of celebrities to have a Barbie created in her likeness. Mattel released the Reba McEntire Barbie in 2009.

It forms a part of the “Pink Label” collection and features the legendary Reba wearing a striking red ball gown and signature red hair perfectly styled to match the real Reba. You won’t easily get your hands on one of these — they’re hard to come by.

Destiny’s Child singer Beyoncé was just one member of the popular girl group to have her likeness featured in a Barbie when Mattel released their range of Destiny’s Child Barbies in 2005, and boy, were they hugely popular with the fans!

Dressed in a pink satin ball gown, the Beyoncé Barbie was one of Mattel’s earliest black dolls ever made and gave little girls a new kind of icon to adore. Looking at this picture of the “Single Ladies” singer alongside her doll, it’s hard to tell the real from the fake.