Pop princess Kylie Minogue honoured with new Barbie doll in her likeness

She is a pint-sized pop princess with a string of accolades to her name.

And now Aussie-born triple-threat entertainer Kylie Minogue can add one more to her impressive resume – a new Barbie doll in her likeness.

Minogue, 57, who has won numerous awards, including two Grammys, has been immortalised by toy manufacturer Mattel with a new Barbie doll.

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Mattel said Minogue was the first Australian artist to be immortalised with a Barbie Signature Collector Doll within its music series – cementing her legacy as one of Australia's most influential cultural icons. 

Fans of Minogue will no doubt recognise the striking red outfit chosen for the doll – it is the same one the star wore in the music video for her 2023 hit, Padam Padam.

The song netted her the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Pop Dance Recording. It was the first time the award had been given.

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It marked her second Grammy, with the pop superstar having previously won Best Dance Recording for Come into My World in 2004 – exactly 20 years earlier.

Mattel said the popstar worked closely with its design team to bring the vision to life.

The doll is dressed head-to-toe in vibrant red to capture the "confidence, glamour and cultural impact of one of her most celebrated modern eras". 

"Seeing this doll come to life has been really special," Minogue said.

"The response to the one-of-a kind Barbie Role Model was overwhelming, so I was excited to team up with Mattel again, and I can't wait to see Kylie Barbie out in the wild!" 

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Barbie first honoured Kylie in 2024 as a Barbie Role Model during Barbie's 65th anniversary, recognising her extraordinary global impact. 

Minogue, a former child actress, grew up in humble beginnings in Melbourne to become Australia's highest-selling solo female artist of all time, with more than 80 million records sold worldwide.

Like Madonna, she is known for her iconic reinventions and explorations in music, fashion and culture.

Padam Padam was featured on her 16th studio album, Tension, which was also released in 2023.

"Connection has always been at the heart of everything I do, and sharing the joy and fun of the Tension era with people across the globe has been an incredible experience," she said.

"From the spark of Padam Padam through to the Tension albums and world tour, this Barbie feels like a perfect snapshot of that time". 

The Barbie Signature Kylie Minogue Collector Doll is available now at shop.mattel.com.au and some retailers for $109.99.

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