Tina Turner’s 40-Year Iconic Song Gets a Barbie Tribute!
Meet the new Barbie
Mattel is rolling out a fresh Billabong‑level fashion icon to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tina Turner’s smash hit “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” The new doll is part of the Barbie Signature Music Series and looks exactly like the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll.
- Outfit: a sleek black mini dress from the music video, topped with a denim jacket that screams “retro‑rock”.
- Hair: her signature wild, voluminous style that could hold a fire as easily as it holds notes.
- Accessories: a bold hand‑slap gesture that says, “I’m on a roll!”
Turner’s Own Words (and awe‑filled voice)
“I’m honored to welcome my Barbie into the group of trailblazing women already represented and introduce more kids to my journey,” says the 82‑year‑old. Her voice chills the heart and grooves the soul.
Tina’s Ride Through Time
From the late 1960s to the early ‘70s, Tina rocked the stage with her then‑husband Ike Turner. After a whirlwind marriage and divorce in 1978, she kept the flame alive, smashing charts and hearts alike. Fast-forward to 2019, she penned The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway—an ode to her life that almost made it to Broadway.
After a final tour that wrapped up in 2009, Tina decided to hang up her glittery boots and focus on life off the stage.
From Tennessee to Europe
- Born in Tennessee, she found her rhythm in Switzerland in 1995 when she met her future husband, record producer Erwin Bach.
- They married in 2013 and switched passports: Tina became Swiss in April of that year.
Grab Yours
The doll is up for grabs on MattelCreations.com, Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of Tina Turner’s legacy in miniature form.
