GRAY’S Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes shared a first look at her new documentary Black Barbie and highlighted the importance of the doll’s representation in media.
Shonda, 54, stopped by Today on Tuesday to share a glimpse of her latest project.
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In the Netflix production, Shonda explores the cultural impact that the doll has, as well as the story behind the creation of the first Black Barbie, in 1980.
The TV star explained on the morning show that she wanted to showcase dolls that represented black people, which was always her intention for her daughters.
Shonda also revealed her own Black Barbies, made specifically to look like her, from their body shape to their facial features.
“I was so excited. I felt like a kid again!” Shonda said about having a doll replica of herself.
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“The idea was amazing to me and I said yes immediately.”
Black Barbie premieres on Netflix on June 19th.
‘CAN NOT WAIT!’
Fans shared their excitement for the documentary’s release after the streamer shared a teaser on Youtube.
“I can’t wait! There were only white Barbies when I was little. It took a while, but I say Bravo to Mattel for their inclusion!” one person wrote in the comments.
“Shonda is on the rise,” boasted another.
“It will be a great watch, I’m excited about this doc,” said a third.
“I can’t wait to see this!” someone else responded.
“That. Looks. Amazing,” a fourth added.
Shonda is known for being the creator of hit shows like How To Get Away With Murder, Scandal, and Grey’s Anatomy, which is currently in its 21st season.
The screenwriter’s documentary comes after Greta Gerwig’s film Barbie dominated the box office and won the Oscar earlier this year.
All of Shonda Rhimes’ Hit Shows
Shonda Rhimes is behind a number of critically acclaimed TV shows. Here is a list of the star’s most notable works.
- Grey’s Anatomy – 2005 to present day
- Private Practice – 2007 to 2013
- Scandal – 2012 to 2018
- How to Get Away with Murder – 2014 to 2020
- Season 19 – 2018 to 2024
- Inventing Anna – 2021
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – 2023
It stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, who received a standing ovation at the Oscars for his standout performance in I’m Just Ken.
Her performance was dubbed by fans as “the greatest in Oscar history” as it featured a host of A-list stars.
“This is the greatest moment in Oscar history!! Bravo, Ryan and I’m just Ken,” wrote a fan on X, formerly Twitter.
“Ryan Gosling, that performance was everything to me,” added a second.
The blockbuster grossed more than $1 billion worldwide – the first film by a female director to do so.
Barbie has been nominated for eight Oscars, although Billie Eilish and Finneas scored their only win for Best Original Song for the Barbie ballad What Was I Made For?
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