Ilona Maher, 29, got all dolled up for Halloween, creating an “iconic” look for a weekend costume party. The stunning American rugby player, inspired by her own upcoming Barbie doll release, dressed as a vintage Barbie for Halloween, and the results are picture perfect.
The two-time Olympian regularly uses social media to document her life, on and off the field. This weekend, Maher shared her transformation into a vintage Barbie doll in honor of her nickname “Rugby Barbie.” Never one to miss an opportunity to score on sense of humor, Maher playfully capitalized on her nickname to score social media gold, down to Barbie’s blonde hair.
“ICONIC,” she captioned a video shared to social media, “have a Barbie coming out so it only felt right to be a Vintage Barbie for Halloween.”
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In the video, Maher shares her look before and after and includes an accompanying picture of the vintage Barbie she’s replicated to perfection. She also gives fans a sneak peek of her upcoming Barbie doll release, part of Mattel’s Team Barbie collection, which features a more athletic build on Barbie and Maher’s signature red lipstick.
Fans called her look “perfection” and “beautiful,” while others responded to the importance of the bronze medalist being represented in the upcoming sporty Barbie collection.
“Yes Queen! How totally fitting that you get a Barbie! Little girls everywhere are going to ????,” shared one commenter. Another added, “And just think, there are little girls dressed up as you right now!”
Maher, the two-time Olympian who represented the U.S. at the 2020 Tokyo Games and the 2024 Paris Olympics, has built a significant social media presence promoting beauty and strength and is widely seen as one of the most inspirational and influential athletes to young women.
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Maher’s use of social media has brought more attention to the sport of rugby while also serving as a time capsule to highlight evolving beauty standards for women.
“I wish there was a Barbie that looked like you when I was a girl!” shared one commenter. “I’m in my 40s now and just adore you. Strong, intelligent, confident, unapologetic, and beautiful. I will always cheer for you!”
With so many fans cheering for the star rugby player, her upcoming Barbie release is sure to be iconic as well.
Related: Olympic Medalist Ilona Maher, 29, Stuns in Slinky Black Dress: ‘I Just Keep Getting Hotter’
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