Essence Magazine:
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Debbie Allen can add another accolade to her already impressive resume: her own Barbie doll.
The entertainment icon, whose career spans dance, choreography, directing, and acting, was honored this month with a doll in Mattel’s Tribute Collection, a series dedicated to celebrating visionaries who have shaped culture.
Allen shared the news with her followers on Instagram Friday, posting about the collaboration with a heartfelt message.
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