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Barbie launches Whitney Houston doll. See Mattel’s latest addition
Aug. 9, 2026, 12:00 a.m. ET
Mattel is celebrating the iconic Whitney Houston with its newest Barbie, the company announced Aug. 9. Scroll to see details, packaging and more from the the Whitney Houston inspired doll.
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The launch coincides with Whitney Houston‘s birthday on Aug. 9. Houston would have turned 63 this year. The Houston doll is meant to recognize the star’s “record-breaking career, legacy and timeless music that inspired generations of artists and continues to resonate with fans around the world,” Mattel said in a news release.
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Barbie collaborated with Pat Houston, the executor of Houston’s estate and president of The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, to create the doll. She features a hairstyle, accessories and outfit resembling the one Houston wore in her iconic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” music video.
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The Whitney Houston Barbie includes a purple tank dress, colorful drop earrings and eye makeup resembling the look she wore in the music video, which was released in 1987.
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The Barbie Whitney Houston doll is now available to buy online at Amazon, Walmart, Target and Mattel’s websites. It can also be purchased in Target stores. The suggested retail price is $60.
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Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/money/

Melina Khan