United Kingdom, March 5 -- Hannah Waddingham wants to "encourage and celebrate female friendship" with her Barbie doll.

The 50-year-old actress and her 'Ted Lasso' co-star Juno Temple have had their likenesses made into one-of-a-kind versions of the iconic Mattel doll just in time for International Women's Day on 8 March.

She said: "Being named a 'Barbie Role Model' is an incredible, unexpected honour.

"My ever-present inner eight-year-old self really can't quite believe it! But then to share this special moment with one of the most loving, supportive, endlessly championing women I have ever met is perfect.

"Our friendship has been unswerving, real and totally right since the second we laid eyes on each other and continues to be the m...