‘Splash’ star Daryl Hannah’s weird Barbie hoax fools media shops

No Ken do.

“Splash” star Daryl Hannah, 62, claimed in a YouTube video Tuesday that Mattel selected her to announce its “groundbreaking dedication to cease utilizing plastic by 2030.”

Nevertheless, the Barbie producer just isn’t making this promise. An organization spokesperson instructed The Put up on Tuesday: “This can be a hoax and has nothing to do with Mattel or any of its merchandise.”

The Put up has contacted Hannah for remark.

The eco-activist additionally introduced a fictional line of MyCelia EcoWarrior Barbies, which included dolls impressed by fellow activists Greta Thunberg, Julia Butterfly Hill, Nemonte Nenquimo, Phoebe Plummer, and even Hannah herself.

These fictional dolls could be produced utilizing mushrooms and different natural supplies, per a fake commercial.

“Pussy Riot masks bought individually,” the video claimed, referring to the Moscow-based band imprisoned in 2012 for protesting in opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Hannah’s announcement was accompanied by a practical promotional marketing campaign that launched early Tuesday, together with press releases and pretend, but seemingly authentic Mattel websites, in addition to MyCelia Barbie accounts throughout main social media platforms.

The Washington Times even printed an article concerning the announcement — solely to later launch an editor’s note revealing it was bamboozled by the hoax.

“I’m honored to hitch forces with Mattel of their visionary efforts to create a greater world via play,” Hannah even told People in a since-removed article.

“Barbie has modified in some ways since I used to be a lady, however beneath the floor, she’s nonetheless poisonous. Now, when she’s accomplished getting used, as a substitute of persisting ceaselessly as a poison Barbie will be capable to return to the earth, identical to all dwelling issues. I’m thrilled to be part of this thrilling journey,” she added.

On Tuesday night, the “Kill Invoice” actress posted a bizarre video message from two unidentified members of the “Barbie Liberation Group” to her Instagram.

“This can be a message for Mattel and each different firm: Cease making plastic crap,” two younger voices stated right into a microphone as Hannah blurred their faces.

“You’re ruining our future. Cease pink washing your environmental crimes,” the folks added.

“I like animals. I like the planet,” one voice continued. “Don’t take them from us. I feel adults ought to simply cease messing with our future.”

The children concluded in unison: “The Barbie Liberation Group has spoken.”