Barbie honors Hollywood icon Anna May Wong with new doll

Barbie has unveiled a new doll honoring Hollywood legend Anna May Wong on Monday. 

Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie & Dolls at Mattel, which owns Barbie, said that the company was "proud to continue to increase representation in the toy aisle." The dolls seeks to commemorate the trailblazing actress as part of Barbie's inspiring women series and in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Month. 

"We're thrilled to share the journey of an incredible icon who was at the forefront of inclusive progress in Hollywood," McKnight said in a statement.