Celebrities and fashion fans embrace mini-me lookalike dolls as personal style statements
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Published on May 12, 2026 12:30PM EDT
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Summary
The article argues that mini-me lookalike dolls (Blythe, Barbie, and other custom dolls) are becoming a trendy fashion and celebrity accessory. It highlights examples like The Marías' María Zardoya carrying a porcelain mini-me to the Met Gala, Olivia Rodrigo using a Blythe doll as her Instagram profile picture, and other celebrities like Stevie Nicks embracing lookalike dolls. The piece, written from a first-person perspective by PEOPLE writer-reporter Bailey Richards, makes the case that these dolls help their owners feel seen and tell a personal story, positioning them as a meaningful fashion statement rather than just a novelty.
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· 3 pulledThe girls are getting dolled up — literally — and I think it's about time.
María Zardoya made doll-lovers everywhere proud (and scared my coworkers a bit) when she hit the Met Gala steps clutching a porcelain mini-me in a tiny dress identical to her own dusty pink Matières Fécales number.
Olivia Rodrigo recently changed her Instagram profile picture to a Blythe fashion doll, dressed and posed as the singer appears in the promotional art for her upcoming record.
With Olivia Rodrigo, The Marías' María Zardoya, Stevie Nicks and more stars debuted mini-me Blythe, Barbie and other lookalike dolls, PEOPLE writer-reporter Bailey Richards argues in favor of lookalike dolls, citing how they can make their owners feel see
