Celebrity Wax Figures

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Jackie Chan

Madame Tussauds New York

The actor got the star, well, wax treatment when Madame Tussauds New York released a handful of images showing the 65-year-old's figure in places all over New York City, making his final stop in Times Square.

Fans can visit Chan at the Times Square Madame Tussauds location, where the statue will be on display.The wax museum unveiled the new figure on Jan. 28, 2020, just a few days after the Chinese New Year.

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Nicki Minaj

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Madame Tussauds Berlin unveiled their latest wax figure on Jan. 7, 2020, but some fans were left wondering who exactly they were trying to portray.

"That must be Mikki Minach because that DAMN SURE ain’t Nicki Minaj," one Twitter user wrote.

Another wrote, "melt it all down and try again smh."

This isn't the first time Madame Tussauds has gotten heat over their work. Minaj's 2015 wax figure in Las Vegas, which looks similar to her 2020 version, was called out by rapper Azealia Banks over Minaj being depicted on all fours.

Madame Tussauds defended their work to Fader in a statement, which read, in part:

“We made the decision to celebrate Minaj s unforgettable pose inspired by the “Anaconda” video because – thanks to her artistry and charisma – it resulted as one of the most iconic videos ever produced … As with all people we immortalize in our attractions, her representatives were kept informed every step of the way during the figure-creation process.”

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Aaliyah

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The late singer has been memorialized with a wax figure, ahead of the 18th anniversary of her death. Aaliyah's brother Rashad Haughton was in attendence as Madame Tussauds unveiled the look-a-like in Las Vegas on Aug. 21, 2019.

Clad in leather pants and metallic bra, the figure is a nod to Aaliyah’s iconic “Try Again” music video from 2000.

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Shawn Mendes

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Who hasn't dreamt of holding hands with the "Señorita" singer? Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Berlin is now giving fans that chance.

The museum has provided a near-perfect replica of Mendes laying down on top of an artificial 2-D field of flowers with his left hand strategically open and ready for fans to hold on to. It's a perfect opportunity to snag a romantic photo with Mendes and probably the only way his girlfriend Camila Cabello would mind sharing her man.

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Zac Efron

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It’s been a couple of years since Baywatch hit theaters, but Zac Efron has still kept his abs as a souvenir.

The 31-year-old actor dropped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about his Neflix film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, where he indulged the host in a bit of lighthearted conversation about their respective Madame Tussauds wax figures.

DeGeneres brought out Efron's to show how striking the resemblance was, capturing the actor in all his shirtless Baywatch glory, complete with bicep tattoo and armpit hair.

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Kelly Ripa & Michael Strahan

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Which hosts are the real ones? The IRL Ripa and Strahan (on the right) did a pretty good job of imitating their wax counterparts, which they unveiled on the Feb. 22, 2016, episode of their show.

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Grumpy Cat

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The Internet sensation, who died in May 2019, broke new ground as Madame Tussauds' first ever wax cat, and its first animatronic work in more than a century. And she frankly couldn't have cared less. After a short stay in San Francisco, the feline figure will – probably reluctantly – tour five other Madame Tussauds across the country.

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Kylie Minogue

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How'd you like to find yourself under the Christmas tree? Minogue met her holiday-themed likeness just in time for Christmas, and she sure seemed to enjoy the unique present. The wax figure – complete with a seasonal red dress and a festive headband – moved into her new home at Madame Tussuads in London in December.

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Laverne Cox

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The actress and activist — who attended the unveiling at San Francisco's Madame Tussauds in December 2015 — became the first-ever transgender star to be honored with a wax figure. The Orange Is the New Black star shared a gorgeous snap from the event on Instagram, writing, "Thanks to the amazing citizens of San Francisco who petitioned for a Laverne Cox wax figure and thanks to Madame Tussauds for this amazing honor. #2015 #WhatAYear #TransIsBeautiful."

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Adriana Lima

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Now, this is what we call a Fashion Faceoff! The supermodel struck a pose as she unveiled her very own runway-ready wax figure at the Victoria's Secret store in New York City's Herald Square. And both Angels are all set to take the world (and the catwalks) by storm: "Me, myself and I...... Double trouble ?" Lima captioned an Instagram snap of her likeness.

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Jane Lynch

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The Glee star left fans seeing double on Aug. 4, 2010, when Lynch's onscreen alter-ego, Sue Sylvester, was immortalized in wax at Hollywood's Madame Tussauds.

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Helen Mirren

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Hot dame! The Queen star faced off against her London counterpart on May 11, 2010, during its debut at the British capital's Madame Tussauds. "It's an incredible honor," Mirren said.

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Jon Hamm

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The actor and his wax statue of Mad Men's Don Draper (at Madame Tussauds New York, unveiled in May 2014 for the show's final season) are like night and day. Draper is suave, Hamm is silly (or at least, he thinks his sex symbol status is). Draper uses an 8mm, Hamm prefers selfies. Somehow they still get along just fine.

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Alicia Keys

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Be careful with the "Girl on Fire" – she might melt. The leather jumpsuit and sassy hip thrust prove that Keys's counterpart at Madame Tussauds in New York is in just as much of an "Empire State of Mind" as the original.

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One Direction

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Call them Two Direction? Boy banders Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan must have been proud that the statue makers got the hair right when they went face to face with the faux five-some at Madam Tussauds in London. To the throngs of screaming fans: Remember, they're not real.

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Carrie Fisher

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The late Star Wars actress posed with her ever-present bulldog, Gary, and a throwback, bikini-clad wax figure of her as Princess Leia at Madame Tussauds London. "Before & after," Fisher captioned the photo.

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Zendaya

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The Disney star gave new meaning to the phrase "triple threat" when she unveiled not one, but two wax figurines at Madame Tussauds in San Francisco. Naturally, the music-minded star decided there was only one thing left to do with her doubles: form a girl group. "Presenting...the world premiere of...Zendestiny's Child," Zendaya joked on Instagram.

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Kendall Jenner

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Not wearing much and with sexy, strappy heels — looks like a KarJenner wax figure to us!

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JASON DERULO

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The So You Think You Can Dance judge was blown away by his wax twin at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Derulo helped pick the figure's unique airborne pose that shows off one of his signature dance moves. After stocking up on selfies with the new Derulo on the block, the singer headed to the wax museum's rooftop to perform for his fans.

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CELINE DION

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To Dion's mock consternation, husband René Angélil tried his luck with not one but two divas at Las Vegas's Caesars Palace in May 2006, where the singer's replica was unveiled to mark her 500th performance in Sin City.

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JONAS BROTHERS

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In August 2008, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas rocked out times two with their wax counterparts at Madame Tussauds in Washington, D.C. Six months later, the band of brothers unveiled more "JoBros" in New York and Hollywood.

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DIDDY

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I can't believe it's not ... Diddy! "I didn't expect them to get this close to it," the hip-hop mogul marveled at the December 2009 unveiling of his likeness at New York's Madame Tussauds. "I'm definitely pleased."

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD

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Which country queen is the real chart-topper? For the record, she's on the left. "I had to stand still for a long time while they did their thing," Underwood said of her uncanny look-alike, which debuted at New York City's Madame Tussauds in October 2008.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

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The country crooner and her wax figure had a fashion face-off on Oct. 27, 2010, when Swift premiered her figure at Madame Tussauds New York wearing an identical Jenny Packham mini.

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KIM KARDASHIAN WEST

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Just how accurate is the reality starlet's doppelganger? She got her booty measured so she'd match up to her mannequin, which debuted at Madame Tussauds in New York on July 1, 2010.

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GWEN STEFANI

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Who's who? "That is so weird," the No Doubt rocker told friends when her ab-tastic look-alike was revealed in September 2011 at Madame Tussauds, inside The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas. "I can't believe it."

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SNOOP DOGG

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It's twice as nice for the rapper, who signed off with his likeness at Sin City's Madame Tussauds inside the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in April 2009. "Fa shizzle dizzle I said yes when asked," he told PEOPLE. "I'm honored! The D O double G got a double."

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KATY PERRY

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Someone's being nosy! The Prism singer cheekily posed alongside her wax figure, which sports a bikini top made to resemble a Hershey's Kiss, during its January 2013 debut at Hollywood's Paramount Studios.

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STEPHEN COLBERT

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Here's a co-anchor we bet Colbert doesn't mind having – himself! The Comedy Central funnyman and his double manned the Madame Tussauds news desk in Washington, D.C., in November 2012.

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KELLY RIPA

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Hard to tell who's sitting more pretty, the Live host or her ringer, which made its seat permanent at Madamae Tussauds in the Big Apple in April 2011.

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BRADLEY COOPER

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Hair raising, isn't it? Cooper checked out the "mane" event on his Hangover-era body double during the figure's July 2011 New York unveiling.

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HELEN MIRREN

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All hail the queen(s)! Dame Helen Mirren had a posh meet-and-greet with her three wax figures — including one dressed as Queen Elizabeth II, whom she depicted in the West End and Broadway productions of The Audience, as well as the 2006 film The Queen — at Madame Tussauds in London, England.

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SOFIA VERGARA

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Modern Family's brunette beauty kicked it up a notch while sharing the limelight with her equally stunning replicas at Madame Tussauds' N.Y.C. location in June 2013.

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RYAN REYNOLDS

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Looks like he approves! Reynolds gave his handsome counterpart a happy once-over during its unveiling on Oct. 23, 2013 – the actor's 37th birthday – at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. "This is undoubtedly the largest and most spectacular birthday candle I've ever received," he said.

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RICKY MARTIN

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He's livin' la vida waxy! The singer made sure to snap a selfie with his new twin as it was unveiled at the Sydney, Australia, Madame Tussauds in April 2015.

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BEYONCÉ

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Honey B demonstrated how you get down with her glamorous replica at New York's Madame Tussauds in 2004. Aside from smooth moves, the pop diva's doppelgänger offers visitors such compliments as, "You've definitely got diva potential."

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JIMMY FALLON

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Because just one Jimmy Fallon wasn't enough for the world, Madame Tussauds created five wax lookalikes! To celebrate the March 2015 unveiling, all six Fallons teamed up to perform an increasingly nightmarish rendition of The Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann," which the Tonight Show host said he would definitely not be showing his two young daughters. "This is gonna freak them out. This is honestly therapy, immediate therapy. I'm not sure if my wife can even do this," he told PEOPLE.

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54 Celebrity Wax Figures That'll Have You Seeing Double

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Aaliyah

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Shawn Mendes

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Zac Efron

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Kelly Ripa & Michael Strahan

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Grumpy Cat

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Kylie Minogue

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Laverne Cox

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Adriana Lima

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Jane Lynch

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Helen Mirren

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Jon Hamm

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Alicia Keys

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One Direction

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Carrie Fisher

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Zendaya

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Kendall Jenner

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JASON DERULO

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CELINE DION

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JONAS BROTHERS

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DIDDY

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD

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TAYLOR SWIFT

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KIM KARDASHIAN WEST

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GWEN STEFANI