Wax figures of Hollywood celebrities. London Wax Museum (photos and videos)
Statues of Hollywood celebrities have been immortalized at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Since the 18th century, artists and sculptors have created wax figures of celebrities, athletes, world leaders and cult figures. Some turned out to be very strange in terms of appearance, but still it was interesting to watch them. We present to your attention a selection of photos of wax figures of Hollywood celebrities, which, with varying degrees of success, are almost impossible to distinguish from real celebrities.
Jennifer Lopez
This is not the first wax figure of Jennifer Lopez to be exhibited at Madame Tussauds, but it best highlights the expressive features of the singer's figure. The London Wax Museum presented new image Jennifer Lopez before the opening of her new world tour "World Cup".
Justin Bieber
No, this is not a mannequin from a store youth clothing, is a wax figure of Justin Bieber on display at the Museo de Cera in Madrid. The figure is not entirely successful. If we take the other presented figures of wax doubles, then this one would be worth some more work. It may be best for celebrities to avoid any wax museum that doesn't have a Madame Tussauds sign on it.
Rihanna
Did Rihanna give up? musical career to perform at Cirque du Soleil? No, not yet. But for some reason, the creator of the wax figure chose a fantastic outfit for her as a circus gymnast.
Zac Efron
Yes, cheerleaders are real. And the celebrity from the musical "High School Musical" Zac Efron looks much more impressive than in real life. Where is Vanessa Hudgens?
Michael Jackson
This Michael Jackson statue is so real it's scary. When he died in June, fans gathered in droves around his wax figures (of which there were several) and also brought flowers to honor his memory.
Jim carrey
Surprisingly, Jim Carrey has had the same facial expression in every movie he has acted in to date.
Bruce Willis
No one would even think of the movie Who's Talking when looking at this statue of Bruce Willis.
Halle Berry
As one blogger noted, this wax figure looks more like Rizzo from the movie Grease than Halle Berry.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez's face will go down in history! If only the skin wasn't so unnaturally radiant.
Beyoncé Knowles
The short skirt and deep neckline on the dress look very revealing. And if you look at the microphone stand against this background, it looks like a stripper’s dance pole. Did the authors of the sculpture overdo it?
Colin Farrell
Where are the earrings? Pomaded hair? Fedora hat? This wax figure of Colin Farrell is polished to perfection, looking like he just stepped off the red carpet.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx's barely noticeable freckles are noticed quite correctly, but there is nothing natural in his “peaceful” gesture.
Penelope Cruz
Who made such a terrible nose on the wax figure of Penelope Cruz? This is one of the worst noses ever wax celebrities.
Clint Eastwood
Even after becoming an Oscar-winning director, Clint Eastwood will still be remembered by everyone as a cowboy with pistols.
Hugh Jackman
Finally, at the age of 50, Hugh Jackman updated his image and no one remembers him in the film “Australia”.
Lewis Hamilton
Why isn't Lewis Hamilton's wax figure smiling? Does he really have nothing to be happy about? And the $791 million that Forbes magazine predicts he will earn by the end of his career? Or a relationship with the seductive Nicole Scherzinger?
Serena Williams
Hint: Serena Williams on the left is real. This contrasting comparison can explain the unnatural gaze directed into the distance and the terrible plump lips of the wax figure.
Cameron Diaz
Thanks to the zombie eyes, this wax figure looks like Cameron Diaz in Vanilla Sky.
Drew Barrymore
Perhaps the wax figure of Drew Barrymore isn't exactly comfortable with those hair extensions. Perhaps this explains the strange turn and tilt of the head.
Carrie Underwood
The real Carrie Underwood is standing on the right. The wax figure resembles a combination of her appearance and that of Bridget Marquardt from the movie "The Girl Next Door".
Daniel Craig
Once the wax figure of Daniel Craig as James Bond was unveiled, all Pierce Brosnan wax figures were removed from Madame Tussauds.
After the presentation of this wax figure of Amy Winehouse, her father called the sculpture perfect. Perhaps because the figure reminded him of better days his daughter.
Britney Spears
Britney gritted her teeth because she won three MTV awards this year.
Kate Moss
Nice girl, isn't she? But she bears little resemblance to the real Kate Moss. Where are the designer shoes? Rocker boyfriend? Chic messy hairstyle? Authors, try it with a new sculpture!
Tyra Banks
It's definitely not Tyra Banks' nose, but the eyebrows turned out really well. Probably, the authors of the wax figure wanted to scare all the participants of the “Top Model” show with the image of Tyra.
Alexander Ovechkin
Want to know the secret to creating the perfect wax figure? Sculpt most of the figure into hockey gear, and all that's left to do is work on the face.
Well, who needs some kind of star on the Walk of Fame when you can immortalize yourself in wax? These celebrities will always live in the hearts of fans in the form of their wax copies that will never grow old!
1. Model Heidi Klum at the presentation of her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. (Florian Seefried/Getty Images)
2. A wax model of Bruce Willis was unveiled at Madame Tussauds on February 14, 2011, in response to a massive poll asking which stars fans would like to see in wax for Valentine's Day. (Getty Images, WireImage)
3. Susan Boyle, as always, is cheerful and funny, even at the unveiling of her own wax figure. (Shirlaine Forrest)
4. Alicia Keys next to her wax figure. (Jamie Fine/Reuters)
5. Stacey "Fergie" Ferguson of the Black Eyed Peas is just as gorgeous in wax as she is in real life. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
6. Amy Winehouse is another star immortalized in wax. (FilmMagic, AP)
7. Jackie Chan at the unveiling of his wax figure in January 2010. (Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images)
8. Wax figure of Kate Winslet in the dress the actress wore to the 63rd Emmy Awards. (Getty Images)
9. A wax figure of Michael Jackson was unveiled at Madame Tussauds two days before Michael's 51st birthday. (AFP - Getty Images, WireImage)
10. Great director Alfred Hitchcock in the Hall of Fame at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. (Getty Images)
11. Singer Carrie Underwood and her wax replica. (Brendan Mcdermid / REUTERS)
12. Julia Roberts and a wax figure with her unforgettable smile. (Getty Images)
13. TV presenter Kelly Ripa at the unveiling of her wax figure. (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds)
14. The figure of Meryl Streep is in the “Hall of Fame” of the museum. (AFP - Getty Images)
15. Lady Gaga also joined the museum's large collection of wax figures. (Getty Images)
16. Justin Bieber is probably one of the youngest owners of his own wax figure. (Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images)
17. Wax figures current US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are in the New York branch of the museum. (AFP-Getty Images)
18. Musician Sean "Diddy" Combs poses with a wax replica of himself in December 2009. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)
19. Where would we be without Jack Sparrow? Johnny Depp as a daring pirate appeared in the form of a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Washington. (WireImage, Walt Disney Pictures)
20. Wax version of Robert Pattinson is in Madame Tussauds London. (Getty Images)
21. A wax figure of Denzel Washington is in the Hall of Fame Museum in Hollywood. 40 celebrities whose wax figures are displayed at Madame Tussauds are Oscar winners. (Getty Images, WireImage)
22. Wax Rihanna is in Madame Tussauds London. (Getty Images)
23. Wax Angelina Jolie and the real one. (Getty Images, FilmMagic)
24. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian poses with her wax figure. (Stan Honda/AFP - Getty Images)
25. Wax werewolf Taylor Lautner and his real prototype. (Getty Images, AP)
Has long become the same for London business card like Big Ben, Tower or Trafalgar Square. Its exhibits include wax figures of celebrities different eras. Sculptures of politicians, show business stars, athletes and other people who have become famous throughout the world are collected here. Any tourist who finds himself in the British capital includes this museum in the list of attractions that must be visited, because here you can not only see the wax figures of your idols with your own eyes, but also touch them and even take a photo next to them as a souvenir.
Museum in the capital of Great Britain and its branches
Wax figures from Madame Tussauds are now presented not only in London. The institution has its branches in different countries. You can admire the waxworks in Berlin, Amsterdam, Tokyo, New York, Sydney and other cities. In total, the museum has 14 branches around the world. Several centuries have passed since the talented female sculptor Marie Tussaud created her first wax creation, and since then her establishment has turned into a huge entertainment industry. Its London branch alone is visited annually by 2.5 million tourists from all over the world.
Mary's life in France
(before her marriage she bore the surname Grosholz) was born in 1761 in Strasbourg. Her mother worked as a simple housekeeper in the house of Philip Curtis, a doctor who made wax plaster casts. famous people. It was he who became the first and only teacher for little Maria, who taught her the art that became the meaning of her whole life. In 1769, Curtis moved to Paris, taking with him a student and her mother. Here he organizes exhibitions of his works and receives orders to make wax doubles of Louis XV, Marie Antoinette and other noble persons.
The first celebrity whose appearance Dr. Curtis's talented student managed to capture in wax was Voltaire. This happened in 1777, when Maria was only 16 years old. It was followed by sculptures of Rousseau and Franklin. Madame Tussaud's wax figures amazed with their extraordinary resemblance to their originals, and the craftswoman began to receive many lucrative orders. The girl’s talent was noticed by representatives of the royal family and she was invited to teach sculptural art to members royal family. During French Revolution she was assigned to make death masks political and sentenced to death. After Curtis's death (1794), all of his huge collection passed on to Maria. The craftswoman began to replenish it with her creations.
Maria's move to London, organization of a permanent exhibition
In 1802, Tussaud took her to London wax sculptures public figures and criminals. Due to the events of the Anglo-French War, she was unable to return to Paris and was forced to remain in England, moving with exhibits from one city to another. 1835 proved to be a key year for Marie Tussaud, as it was then that she was able to open a permanent exhibition of her work on Baker Street. From this moment begins the history of the Wax Museum, which glorified the talented woman throughout the world. At first, about 30 figures were presented at the exhibition, gradually it was replenished with new ones, among which were statues of Walter Scott, Admiral Nelson and others famous personalities. sculptures presented in the museum did not exceed three years, so old figures regularly had to be replaced with new ones. It was only after Tussaud's death in 1850 that her sons François and Joseph invented new technology fixing the wax, which made the figures more durable. Mary's children and grandchildren became worthy followers of her work. In 1884, the wax figures of Madame Tussauds changed their address, moving to Marylebone Road. This is where the establishment is located now, welcoming its visitors.
Features of making wax figures
Today, it takes about 4 months to create one sculpture at Madame Tussauds. A professional team of two dozen people works on each figure. Making a wax double of a famous person is similar to jewelry work. Before making a statue, museum staff take several hundred measurements to accurately recreate the figure and the celebrity. Selecting a color to create a natural shade of a star’s skin and shaping her hairstyle is no less painstaking work, which requires a lot of time. The result of such work is stunning: the sculpture of a celebrity turns out to be so believable that not everyone can tell which is a copy and which is the original.
Exhibits from the Modern London Museum
The wax figures of Madame Tussauds are more than 1000 exhibits, accurately depicting famous people from different eras. The exhibition halls of the museum represent all members of the British royal family, presidents of the leading countries of the world, writers, scientists, generals, actors, singers, musicians, etc. Any celebrity considers it an honor to have his double in the museum, because this indicates his popularity and public recognition. Here under one roof you can see Princess Diana, the young Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Gerard Depardieu, Nicole Kidman, Johnny Depp, David Beckham, Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin and many other famous of people. Some figures move and even talk. In one of the halls, a little old woman made of wax, dressed in a black outfit, stands modestly. This is Marie Tussaud. It’s as if she is watching from the depths of centuries the huge wax empire she created.
"Chamber of Horrors"
Not only stars are represented in the museum. The establishment has an exhibition hall designed for people with a strong psyche. It's called the "Chamber of Horrors". Wax figures of serial killers, maniacs, and criminals hanging on the gallows are collected here. The collection is complemented by severed heads and instruments of torture. In the same room you can see representatives of the French royal family, made by Marie Tussaud herself. The entire hall brings horror to visitors, so children, pregnant women and people with poor health and unstable psyche are prohibited from entering here.
Today it is difficult to meet a traveler who has been to London and not seen the wax figures of Madame Tussauds. Photos with doubles of their idols are a source of pride for any tourist. It’s common to brag about them, just like with pictures in the background. Eiffel Tower or Egyptian pyramids. You can visit the museum on weekdays from 9.30 to 15.30. On holidays and weekends exhibition halls establishments are open to guests until 18.00.