Barbie doll celebrates Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan on her 65th birthday

The announcement from Mattel came on the day Estefan celebrated her 65th birthday.

FILE - In this May 15, 2019 file photo, singer Gloria Estefan performs at the Statue of Liberty Museum opening celebration at Battery Park, in New York. The Cuban-American singer-songwriter was nominated on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP File) (Evan Agostini, 2019 Invision)

Acclaimed Cuban American singer, songwriter, producer and actor Gloria Estefan has been honored with her own Barbie doll.

The Latina artist shared the news on social media Thursday morning as she celebrated her 65th birthday. The doll wears thigh-high animal print boots and a black jacket with gold jeweled accents — all inspired by her 1989 hit music video “Get on Your Feet,” according to a statement by Mattel. Currently, the doll is sold out on the company’s website.

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Estefan told People magazine that she is thrilled to have a doll that reflects her culture and identity. The artist also said the doll is a testament to her successful career.

Read more on NBC News here.

A Barbie Doll in the likeness of Gloria Estefan is posed in the Mills Rose Garden in Syracuse, New York, on Wednesday, August 31. Mattel released the doll to mark the singer's 65th birthday. The doll's look is inspired by Estefan's outfit in the Get on Your Feet music video. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

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