New Barbie pays tribute to pop star Miley Cyrus: ‘A dream come true’
By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter
Pop star Miley Cyrus said it was “a dream come true” to see her likeness created in a new Barbie doll, dressed in the faux-leather look from her Golden Burning Sun music video.
The Barbie Signature Collector Doll was made by toy manufacturers Mattel and celebrates the singer and actress’ achievements across pop culture and entertainment, as well as in her advocacy for self-expression.
Cyrus, 33, rocketed to fame as Hannah Montana in the hit Disney Channel series and alongside her successful acting career, she is a chart-topping musician who has won three Grammys and one Brit Award.
The Wrecking Ball singer has also dedicated herself to philanthropy in recent years, and is focused on advocating for issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and youth homelessness.
Cyrus said: “Seeing my Barbie for the first time is a dream come true. We spent so much time really digging into the details.
“That’s something that wasn’t just important to me in designing the Barbie, but it’s also very important to my own creativity and the way that I represent myself.
“We did not miss any marks when it came down to the design of my doll from the look, the hair, the accessories, the makeup, and the structure.
“Every detail was purposeful, and we spent a lot of time perfecting her – not to be perfect, because that wouldn’t be representative of me, but to really get down to the details of this Golden Burning Sun look.”
Her single was released in 2025 and came from her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful.
The doll is wearing an all-black faux leather ensemble with a hooded jacket, paired with black pumps, with long brown hair topped with a bow, and a microphone in its hand.
Cyrus joins the ranks of other musicians to be honoured in the Barbie Signature Series – including Kylie Minogue, Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan, David Bowie and Elvis Presley.
The honour comes weeks after Cyrus was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her two-decade career in the entertainment industry.
Nathan Baynard, the vice president and head of Barbie at Mattel, said: “Barbie is dedicated to celebrating trailblazing women who break boundaries and inspire the next generation, and Miley Cyrus lives up to that mission.
“Miley has consistently redefined what it means to be an artist and performer, using her platform to champion individuality and empower others to do the same.
“We are incredibly excited to honour her fearless approach to self-expression and celebrate her authentic spirit with a Barbie for fans around the world.”
