Ashley Graham talks about her childhood struggles with not having a Barbie doll that represented her body shape.
Thinking about how inclusive dolls can positively affect her self-worth, she reveals her desire for a doll that looks like her.
Now the host of the “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” Graham has a custom-made Barbie doll in her likeness, with features like “thick thighs” and a “round butt.”
Read on to learn more.
Ashley Graham Wants Barbie Doll With ‘Grown Body Shape’
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Ashley Graham, a passionate advocate for body positivity, recently opened up about her childhood struggles and the impact of not having a Barbie doll that represented her body shape. At the age of 35, the famous model reflects on how the more inclusive range of Barbie dolls could have positively influenced her self-worth during her formative years.
During an interview with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on the “Today” show, Graham candidly shared how not seeing a doll that looked like her made her feel different and question her appearance.
“If I had a Barbie that looked like my body shape growing up, I think my mind wouldn’t be traumatized,” Graham revealed emotionally, per Daily Mail. She vividly remembers staring into the mirror, comparing herself to an unrealistic Barbie figure, and wondering, “Why do I have this and she has that?”
Ashley Graham Wants Cellulite On Her Barbie Doll
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Graham, host of the show “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” now has a custom-made Barbie doll in her likeness, created by Mattel.
Delighted as she was with the creation, the mother of two had a special request in mind to make the doll more authentic and empowering. Graham highlighted the doll’s features, “She has thick thighs. The back is round. He has fat on his lower abdomen.”
However Sports Illustrated the model wanted to go further and emphasize the beauty of imperfections by adding cellulite to the doll. However, the technology or process does not allow these specific details. “One thing I asked for was cellulite. But they can’t do cellulite,” he said.
‘It’s My Body, And I’ve Embraced It
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Graham sheds light on her journey as a mother and how her perspective on self-image and confidence has changed significantly.
She shared that motherhood was a catalyst for self-acceptance as she experienced the ever-changing nature of her body. She said, “Having children, my body has been around. It’s been this, it’s been that, and then back again.”
Graham spoke passionately about her body, stating, “I’ve just been able to thank my body because I’ve done so much. And being able to tell my story has enabled so many women to tell their stories and gain confidence in themselves.”
She added, “I have loose skin on my stomach. I have cellulite all over my body. I have stretch marks everywhere, and that’s ok because my body is my body, and I’ve accepted it. I want little girls to know that.”
Ashley Graham Styled In Orange Dress For ‘Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge’
On Sunday, Graham wowed her Instagram followers with a post to create buzz for the highly anticipated “Barbie Dreamhouse” competition series.
The model captioned the post: “Set your DVR! The Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge airs TONIGHT at 8pm ET/PT on HGTV. See you there!”
The adorable video features Graham modeling gracefully as she effortlessly handles pink construction equipment on a dazzling Barbie-themed set.
The soundtrack was set to Aqua’s iconic “Barbie Girl,” adding a touch of nostalgia and setting the perfect mood as the HGTV host flaunted her curves in a stunning, skin-tight, bright orange cashmere gown, complete with a sparkling, open-toed pink one. heels.
Graham also took to his Instagram Stories to share a YouTube glimpse of the show’s opening moments.
Wearing the same form-fitting orange dress with her hair pulled gracefully up into a bun and a perfectly curled single bang framing her face, the supermodel happily emerged from a pink life-size doll box, playfully introducing the eager audience -wait for the show.
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