Former broadcast journalist Olivia Mancuso is claiming that Mattel stole her likeness for its new reporter Barbie doll.
Back in 2017, Mattel announced a new line of Barbie dolls for it’s big 60th anniversary. This line included the news reporter doll.
At the time, Mancuso who was still a reporter, tweeted about the new Barbie and its similarities to her look. She again made the claim back in July on TikTok.
Ok @Mattel I’m not saying the new reporter Barbie stole my look but…… pic.twitter.com/qmTFLeQ7P1
— Olivia Mancuso (@OliviaMancusoTV) December 19, 2017
“In January of 2017, I wore this outfit, a purple dress, a blue necklace and nude heels — thought nothing of it. Until 11 months later,” Mancuso says in the clip.
@_olivia_mancuso_so Barbie stole my likeness and there’s nothing I can do about it. ##NicerToMe ##HiddenGems ##UnitedWeDance ##greenscreen ##xyzbca
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