Smriti Mandhana joins Barbie Dream Team in landmark Mattel celebration

Key facts

• Mattel announced its first Barbie Dream Team ahead of International Women's Day to honour women whose work reaches beyond their original fields.
• Serena Williams joins Mexican driver Regina Sirvent Alvarado and Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana in the select international class.
• Each honouree receives a custom doll inspired by their personal journeys; Serena’s doll features a sharp black and white blazer and signature curls.
• Serena Ventures, launched in 2014, has backed more than 60 companies including Propel, CoinTracker, Daily Harvest and MasterClass.
• More than half of Serena Ventures’ investments are tied to women-led companies and nearly half to Black founders.
• Mattel will extend the campaign through Barbie Dream Days retail activations and the debut of Barbie Dream Fest.