The Bayou Barbie is not any longer only a nickname; it’s officially a reality. Mattel has unveiled a brand new Barbie doll inspired by WNBA superstar Angel Reese, turning her iconic moniker right into a collectible. The collaboration celebrates Reese’s impact across sports, business, fashion, and culture while encouraging the subsequent generation of women to dream big and embrace their limitless potential.
The brand new Angel Reese Signature Barbie debuts today, July 24, and is available in Barbie pink attire with an identical basketball. The doll also has matching Angel Reese 1 basketball shoes, which can officially launch in early August 2026.
“Barbie honors role models who encourage girls to assume what’s possible. From her on-court achievements and entrepreneurial leadership to her tireless advocacy for ladies, Angel Reese helps children see that confidence, ambition, and resilience can open countless doors. We’re proud to honor her through our Barbie Signature doll and collaboration with Reebok, giving fans recent ways to have a good time Angel and all she represents,” said Nathan Baynard, Vice President and Head of Barbie, Mattel.
Having A Barbie Is A ‘Dream Come True’ For Angel Reese
Reese’s star has only continued to rise since entering the WNBA. During her rookie season, the LSU alum teamed up with Reese’s to launch a limited-edition merchandise collection and even landed on her own cereal box. Now, she will add one other milestone to her growing list of accomplishments: becoming a Barbie.
“Having my very own Barbie doll is a real dream come true for me. It’s such an incredible honor since it’s about showing girls that there aren’t any limits to what they will achieve,” she said. “I’ve never let anyone else define what’s possible for me, and each challenge I’ve faced has only made me stronger. I hope this doll reminds girls to be unapologetically themselves, embrace every a part of who they’re, and go after their dreams with confidence.”
Angel Reese Has A Barbie-Themed Sneaker Coming
To have a good time Reese’s recent Barbie doll, Reebok can also be releasing an identical sneaker in a Barbie-inspired color (featured on the doll), which was built to match Reese’s on-court dominance and culture-driving presence off it.
The brand new AR1 “Barbie” shoes feature pink color accents and co-branded elements on the tongue and sockliner in each adult and children’ sizing.
“We’re proud to see her Barbie doll debut wearing Angel Reese 1 basketball shoes on this vibrant recent Barbie colorway and to bring that very same style on to fans,” said Todd Krinsky, CEO of Reebok. “This moment celebrates Angel’s impact on sport, style, and culture while giving fans the possibility to match Angel’s iconic look and be a part of the moment.”
Reese Is Launching Her Barbie During All-Star Weekend
Barbie teamed up with Reebok to debut Reese’s Signature Barbie doll and matching AR1 sneakers at TOGETHXR House in Chicago during All-Star Weekend. TOGETHXR is the fastest-growing women’s sports media company, of which Reese is a co-owner.
“Women’s sports are driving culture like never before, and this collaboration is proof of what’s possible when iconic brands put money into the athletes leading that movement. At TOGETHXR, we’re proud to bring together partners like Barbie and Reebok with trailblazers like Angel Reese, who recently joined our ownership group, to create moments that commemorate the facility and influence of girls’s sports,” said Bailey Williamson, TOGETHXR Senior Vice President.
Williamson added, “We’re thrilled that TOGETHXR Home is where fans will experience this launch firsthand. It’s greater than a product release. It’s a celebration of confidence, individuality and the growing influence of girls athletes across sport, style and culture, while showing the subsequent generation just how expansive the longer term will be.”
Reese Said Getting Her Own Barbie Is ‘Surreal’
Reese spoke with PEOPLE about her recent collaboration and called it a “full-circle moment.”
“…Barbie is an iconic brand, and to be a part of that legacy is something I’m really pleased with. It’s greater than basketball for me. It’s about inspiring young girls to dream big, be confident, and know they will be exactly who they’re,” she said.
For Reese, seeing herself as a Barbie “was surreal,” and he or she praised the brand for getting her Signature doll excellent.” What impressed me most was how thoughtfully every detail was dropped at life,” she said.
She added, “What I really like most is that it doesn’t just appear to be me; it truly appears like me. My doll reflects each my love of basketball and fashion because I’ve at all times believed you never have to choose from being fierce on the court and expressing who you might be off it. Seeing every little detail come together made this incredibly personal, and it was one among those moments where every part I’ve worked so hard for really hit me.”