There are so many things that I like, that I don't even have a favorite. I had a denim outfit on with this rainbow purse. I think my favorite look was this rainbow purse I had when I was doing my photo shoot in LA. Mothers know best! Do you have a favorite piece in the year's collection? So much good stuff, rainbow stuff. Coach was one of the brands that I used to always see my mom wear, so I grew up on Coach being one of the first designer brands that I was introduced to. What does it mean to you to be a part of their annual Pride campaign this year? And with everything that I have going on this month, June is just a proud moment for me.Ĭoach is one of the most beloved and cherished luxury brands in the world. I'm making moves for my culture and just being one of the pioneers of the community. Saucy Santana: It's one of my favorite times of the year, so I'm just very proud.
On Twitter, American Girl fans reacted to the news and shared their own delight at the (assumed but not confirmed) affirmation of Molly’s homosexuality.Out: Going into Pride Month, how are you feeling in this moment? Especially considering how many people support you and your work and all the cool things you've been doing over the past couple years. She’s bad at math (hmmm), hates her straight hair (hmmm), and has a fixation on her teacher Miss Campbell (HMMM).” In 2018, comedian Cameron Esposito tweeted “Molly the American Girl doll is a lesbian and that is queer canon.” Some folks have joked that having a Molly doll “made” them a lesbian while some just simply stated that Molly being a lesbian was just a feeling they always had.Īs Katie Heaney of The Cut wrote: “Molly Jean McIntire (an extremely gay name) was born on Ap(a Taurus), though she remains 10 years old. We can’t tell for certain when it became official, but Molly holds a special status among many fans, especially LGBTQ+ fans, as a queer icon. Many fans couldn’t help but speculate about the wording of the official announcement of the relaunch. “To all the Molly girls in the world,” it begins on Instagram. In a tweet from American Girl, the company confirmed that the doll was returning to the Historical collection and will be “ around for quite a while.” But about that announcement. Other original outfits and accessories will also be available. The doll (complete with classic glasses/sweater/skirt look) also comes with the paperback book Molly: A Winning Spirit, by bestselling American Girl author Valerie Tripp. But starting June 1, Molly is available on American Girl’s website and at all American Girl retail locations nationwide. After the company was bought by Mattel in 1998, the original “Girls” were retired - Samantha in 2008, Kirsten in 2009, and Molly in 2010.
Molly’s story set primarily in 1944 and taught young fans about life on the home front during World War II. Each doll featured a line of books, clothing, and accessories that highlighted a period of American history. Molly was one of the three original American Girl dolls (along with Samantha and Kirsten) released by the Pleasant Company in 1986. An official hint, some say, that our theories about the iconic doll have been right all along.
But it’s the timing - on the first day of Pride Month - and the wording of the announcement - the company “sees” and “celebrates” the “Molly girls” - that has some fans even more giddy than ever. American Girl has announced the relaunch of the Molly McIntire doll. Congratulations, fellow Millennials: we have a new opportunity to be kids again.