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‘Splash’ star Daryl Hannah’s bizarre Barbie hoax fools media outlets

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YouTube video Tuesday that Mattel chose her to announce its “groundbreaking commitment to stop using plastic by 2030.”However, the Barbie manufacturer is not making this promise.

A company spokesperson told The Post on Tuesday: “This is a hoax and has nothing to do with Mattel or any of its products.”The Post has contacted Hannah for comment.

The eco-activist also announced a fictional line of MyCelia EcoWarrior Barbies, which included dolls inspired by fellow activists Greta Thunberg, Julia Butterfly Hill, Nemonte Nenquimo, Phoebe Plummer, and even Hannah herself.These fictional dolls would be produced using mushrooms and other organic materials, per a fake commercial. “Pussy Riot masks sold separately,” the video claimed, referring to the Moscow-based band imprisoned in 2012 for protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Hannah’s announcement was accompanied by a realistic promotional campaign that launched early Tuesday, including press releases and fake, yet seemingly authentic Mattel websites, as well as MyCelia Barbie accounts across major social media platforms.

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