Whitney Houston Gets Her Own Barbie, Recreating Iconic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Look
Mattel has added a Whitney Houston Barbie doll to its Signature collection, recreating her iconic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' look.
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The story so far
Mattel has announced the addition of a Whitney Houston Barbie doll to its Signature collection. The doll recreates Houston's iconic look from her 1987 hit 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'. The doll is part of Mattel's ongoing effort to honor influential figures in music and pop culture.
ABC7 New York noted that the doll is a collectible figure, designed to capture Houston's signature style from her heyday. The doll's release coincides with ongoing celebrations of Houston's enduring musical legacy. Parade.com coverage does not yet specify whether the doll's release is tied to any specific anniversary or event.
The doll is now available for purchase.
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The obvious questions
What is the Whitney Houston Barbie doll based on?
The doll is based on Whitney Houston's iconic look from her 1987 hit 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.
Is the Whitney Houston Barbie doll part of a special collection?
Yes, the doll is part of Mattel's Signature collection, which honors influential figures in music and pop culture.
When was the Whitney Houston Barbie doll announced?
The doll was announced on August 9, 2026.
Coverage (6)
- I Wanna Play with Somebody (Who Loves Me): Whitney Houston Barbie now available Yahoo · 1d ago
- Whitney Houston Joins Barbie Signature Family Billboard · 1d ago
- Whitney Houston Honored With New Barbie Collectible Yahoo · 1d ago
- Whitney Houston Joins Barbie Signature Family yahoo.com · 1d ago
- Whitney Houston Barbie doll: Mattel honors 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' singer with collectible figure ABC7 New York · 1d ago
- 1987 Whitney Houston Hit, Released at Age 23, Is Still Breaking Records Nearly 40 Years Later parade.com · 1d ago
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