Daryl Hannah's Bizarre Barbie Hoax Stuns Media
Actress Daryl Hannah, known for her role in "Splash," fooled media outlets with a bizarre hoax claiming that Mattel had chosen her to announce their commitment to stop using plastic by 2030. The Barbie manufacturer confirmed that this was a hoax and had no association with the announcement. Hannah also announced a fictional line of MyCelia EcoWarrior Barbies made from organic materials, including dolls inspired by activists Greta Thunberg and herself. The hoax included a realistic promotional campaign, fooling outlets like The Washington Times. Hannah later posted a video message from the "Barbie Liberation Organization" criticizing companies for making plastic products.