25 Barbie dolls modeled after inspiring women

Professor Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at Oxford University, is one of five women being commemorated with new Barbie dolls by the toy maker Mattel for their role in combating the coronavirus pandemic.

The other four women include frontline workers from around the globe. Professor Jaqueline Goes de Jesus is a Brazilian biomedical researcher while Dr Kirby White co-created a reusable gown for healthcare workers in Australia.

Canadian Dr Chika Stacy Oriuwa is a physician, spoken-word poet, and social activist, while Amy O'Sullivan and Dr Audrey Sue Cruz are both healthcare workers in the US.

The doll features a tennis visor and racket.

Douglas is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. The doll wears a leotard with stars and stripes modeled after Douglas' competition leotard, and it also comes with a tracksuit.

"Playing with Barbies that may or may not have looked like I felt growing up, I think that this is a really impactful statement … If you're out there and maybe your doll doesn't look like how you feel, here's another option," Wambach said at the 2016 MAKERS Conference, where the doll was revealed for the first time.

Muhammad was also the first American to ever compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab, a traditional Muslim headscarf. She was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2016, the year she competed in the Rio Olympics.

The Barbie's outfit is modeled after Virtue's costume at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Johnson's role in NASA's history was chronicled in the 2016 film "Hidden Figures."

The doll wears a headset, a NASA jumpsuit, and carries a space helmet.

Mattel released the Earhart doll in their Inspiring Women series.

The Parks doll wears a hat, white gloves, and a grey coat over a floral dress.

DuVernay is known for directing films such as "Selma" and the documentary "13th" about mass incarceration.

Copeland's doll wears a red bodysuit with red and orange tulle pieces.

"The Barbie Inspiring Women Frida Kahlo doll celebrates the groundbreaking achievements, heroism, and long-lasting contributions Frida made in the art world and for women," the doll's description reads.

The Shahidi Barbie wears a "Vote" T-shirt under a grey pantsuit in recognition of her work launching We Vote Next.

"As we head into our 60th year, it is important that we continue to shine a light on female role models — or Sheroes as we call them — like Savannah and Hoda, to show girls they can be anything," Lisa McKnight, general manager and senior vice president of Barbie, said in a statement. "Savannah and Hoda have modernized morning news and allowed more women and girls to see themselves, and their stories reflected on television."

Zendaya's dreadlocks made headlines when Giuliana Rancic of "Fashion Police" remarked of the look: "I feel like she smells like patchouli oil ... or weed."

Zendaya responded by calling out the "outrageously offensive" stereotype on social media, and Rancic apologized on-air.

Mattel spokesperson Michelle Chidoni told TODAY.com that the brand wanted to recognize Zendaya as "a role model who is focused on standing up for yourself, your culture, and for what you believe in — that's very relevant for girls."

"When I was little I couldn't find a Barbie that looked like me, my ... how times have changed," Zendaya wrote on Instagram upon the release of the doll. "Thank you @barbie for this honor and for allowing me to be apart of your diversification and expansion of the definition of beauty. Can't wait to keep doing amazing things with you."

The Barbie wears a doll-sized version of her outfit from her 1989 music video for "Turn Back Time."

The doll version of the supermodel and television host wears a pink sparkly dress and gold heels.

"Thighs touching, round hips, arms and tummy!! Thank you @Mattel and @Barbie for immortalizing me into plastic!" Graham wrote on Instagram when the doll was released in 2016.

Rossum has fought for equal pay in Hollywood, refusing to sign on for season eight of "Shameless" until she received the same salary as her co-star William H. Macy.

Kelly, an American actress, married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956.

Lopez's actual jumpsuit was designed by Zuhair Murad.

"An inspiration on Broadway and beyond, the Emmy and Tony Award nominee and winner also founded the Kristin Chenoweth Art & Education Fund volunteering with young talent in the arts," the doll's description reads.

The kitchen includes over 30 accessories such as a Barbie-sized toaster, mixer, and cast iron pot.

Yearwood is an award-winning country artist and hosts "Trisha's Southern Kitchen" on Food Network.