Julie Bishop tactfully side-steps Kyle Sandiland’s crude question about her Barbie

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop proudly unveiled her very own Barbie doll this week.

And on Friday, the 64-year-old tactfully side-stepped Kyle Sandilands’ crude question about her doll on The Kyle and Jackie O show

The radio shock jock, who always likes to push the envelop, asked: ‘When you take all the clothes off on the Barbie what’s going on there? Is it anatomically correct?’ 

Well answered: Julie Bishop tactfully side-stepped Kyle Sandilands’ crude question on Friday about her Barbie after toy giant Mattel honoured the former foreign minister her with a doll, earlier this week 

Avoiding the lewd question, the former politician answered: ‘Now, the thing about Barbie is she comes in all shapes and sizes these days. 

‘Mattel has absolutely embraced diversity so you can get Barbies in all different skin tones, different body sizes,’ she added.

The former diplomat noted only one difference between herself and her doll.

‘This Barbie’s kind of like me except the legs – my legs aren’t that long, come on,’ she laughed. 

Cheeky: Kyle, who seemingly wanted to push the envelop, asked: 'When you take all the clothes off on the Barbie what's going on there? Is it anatomically correct?'

Cheeky: Kyle, who seemingly wanted to push the envelop, asked: ‘When you take all the clothes off on the Barbie what’s going on there? Is it anatomically correct?’ 

Tactfully done: But the former politician side-stepped his lewd question and noted the only one difference between herself and her doll: 'This Barbie's kind of like me except the legs - my legs aren't that long, come on'

Tactfully done: But the former politician side-stepped his lewd question and noted the only one difference between herself and her doll: ‘This Barbie’s kind of like me except the legs – my legs aren’t that long, come on’

Elsewhere, Julie said she was happy to jump on board when toy giant Mattel asked her to be their official Role Model for 2021 and design a doll in her likeness. 

‘They (Barbie) suggested the red shoes and so the suit went with it, and they’ve gone to so much detail it’s incredible,’ she said.

Her doll is dressed in a navy power suit and red sparkling heels – the same look she wore on the day of her resignation as foreign minister in 2018. 

Just like Julie: Elsewhere, Julie said she was happy to jump on board with Mattel when they asked her to be their official Role Model for 2021 and design a doll in her likeness. 'They've gone to so much detail it's incredible,' she proudly said

Just like Julie: Elsewhere, Julie said she was happy to jump on board with Mattel when they asked her to be their official Role Model for 2021 and design a doll in her likeness. ‘They’ve gone to so much detail it’s incredible,’ she proudly said

Julie was presented with a doll in her likeness – which is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the Mattel toy company this week. 

The doll, which is not for sale, comes with an Australian passport and a suitcase – a nod to her four-year tenure as Minister for Foreign Affairs as seen in photos captured by renowned photographer Russell James.

Julie said: ‘I was genuinely thrilled to see a Barbie in my likeness, particularly as she was dressed in the outfit I wore when a resigned as Australia’s Foreign Minister, a political role that I was honoured to hold.’

Standing out from the crowd: Mattel's custom doll pays homage to Julie's trailblazing career in both national and international politics, which spanned more than 20 years

Standing out from the crowd: Mattel’s custom doll pays homage to Julie’s trailblazing career in both national and international politics, which spanned more than 20 years

Hard work: During her career she formalised a partnership between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Fashion Chamber to promote local fashion and design on the world stage. Pictured in London on April 17, 2018

Hard work: During her career she formalised a partnership between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Fashion Chamber to promote local fashion and design on the world stage. Pictured in London on April 17, 2018

Mattel’s custom doll pays homage to Julie’s trailblazing career in both national and international politics, which spanned more than 20 years.

During her career she formalised a partnership between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Fashion Chamber to promote local fashion and design on the world stage.

Julie stepped down as Foreign Minister in August 2018 and quit politics the following year.

She has since become a fixture on the social scene, and recently attended Australian Fashion Week in Sydney.

Exit: Julie stepped down as Foreign Minister in August 2018 and quit politics the following year

Exit: Julie stepped down as Foreign Minister in August 2018 and quit politics the following year

As of January last year, she has been chancellor of the Australian National University, and is the first woman to hold the position.

Julie also serves as Chair of the Telethon Kids Institute and Chair of the Prince’s Trust Australia, and was recently appointed by the UK Government to the G7 Equality Advisory Council. 

Barbie’s Role Model program aims to inspire the next generation of women to break boundaries in diverse fields as part of Barbie’s Dream Gap Project.

The Barbie’s Dream Gap Project initiative raises awareness around factors that limit girls from achieving their full potential.

Life after politics: Since stepping away from politics, Julie has become a fixture on the social scene, and recently attended Australian Fashion Week in Sydney. Pictured with her partner, David Panton, at the Gold Dinner in Sydney last Thursday

Life after politics: Since stepping away from politics, Julie has become a fixture on the social scene, and recently attended Australian Fashion Week in Sydney. Pictured with her partner, David Panton, at the Gold Dinner in Sydney last Thursday