Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey Leap into International Women’s Day with Their Very Own Barbies
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By Michelle Lee, People
Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey are one iconic duo and now they have their very own Barbie dolls together!
The two gymnasts are being honored with figurines for International Women’s Day as a part of Mattel’s initiative commemorating the holiday — and the power of friendship.
Also being honored are Ted Lasso stars Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple, Australian tennis players Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty, and Brazilian models Paola Antonini and Kelen Ferreira.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Chiles and Carey open up about the partnership while getting real about championing each other and the women in their lives.
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The campaign is […] a full-circle moment for Chiles, 23, as she recalls playing with Barbies “all the time” when she was younger. “Especially on International Women’s Day, it just means so many things. Being African-American and having this opportunity to show the younger generation what it’s like not only to have friendships, [but to embrace] the ability to really put your mind to anything,” she says.
Keep reading to learn more about the Barbies.
Chiles also just released a memoir.
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