Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong received another accolade affirming her icon status.
Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie.
Wong’s niece, Anna Wong, gave her blessing and worked closely with the brand to develop the Barbie’s look. The doll is part of the Barbie “Inspiring Women” series, which features dolls in the likeness of pioneering women. Past inspirations include aviator Amelia Earhart and artist Frida Kahlo.
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