Hannah Waddingham has been left stunned after being honoured with a Barbie doll.
The star was named a 'Role Model' by the toy company alongside Ted Lasso co-star Juno Temple, thanks to the friendship of their characters Rebecca and Keeley and the actors' bond off-screen too.
It comes ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, with Barbie highlighting female friendships with the series that also honours Olympians Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, tennis stars Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty, and disability advocates Paola Antonini and Kelen Ferreira.
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"Being named a 'Barbie Role Model' is an incredible, unexpected honour," Hannah said in a statement.
"My ever present inner 8-year-old self really can't quite believe it! But then to share this special moment with one of the most loving, supportive, endlessly championing women I have ever met is totally perfect."
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The star said her friendship with Juno has been "unswerving, real and totally right since the second we laid eyes on each other" and "continues to be the most wonderful gift on set, in this industry and most importantly, in real life".
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"I hope our dolls will be a symbol that encourages and celebrates all kinds of female friendship through the glamorous shared moments yes, but most importantly through all the normal days when you need love, strength and support the most," she added.
Hannah's doll is modelled off her red dress SAG Awards look last year, while Juno's takes inspiration from her Emmys 2024 look.
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The Keeley actor said it was "honestly impossible for [her] to put into words just how much this means", adding it was "so incredibly special".
"One of the greatest tools that a girl can have is the support and encouragement of her peers," added senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls at Mattel, Krista Berger.
"We know firsthand that friendships formed at a young age can help fuel social and professional growth, setting girls up for limitless possibilities."
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