Well, who needs some kind of star on the Walk of Fame when you can immortalize yourself in wax? These celebrities will always live on in the hearts of their fans as wax replicas of themselves 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 of which star fans would like to see in wax for Valentine's Day. (Getty Images, WireImage)
3. Susan Boyle is as fun and funny as ever, even at the unveiling of her own wax figure. (Shirlaine Forrest)
4. Alicia Keys next to her wax figure. (Jamie Fine/Reuters)
5. Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson of the group " Black eyed Peas" in a wax outpouring is no less chic than in reality. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
6. Emmy Winehouse is another of the stars immortalized in wax. (FilmMagic, A.P.)
7. Jackie Chan at the presentation of his wax figure in January 2010. (Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images)
8. Wax figure of Kate Winslet in the dress in which the actress appeared at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Getty Images)
9. The 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 Madame Tussauds Wax Hall of Fame. (Getty Images)
11. Singer Carrie Underwood and her wax copy. (Brendan Mcdermid/REUTERS)
12. Julia Roberts and the wax figure with her unforgettable smile. (Getty Images)
13. TV presenter Kelly Ripa at the presentation of his wax figure. (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds)
14. The figure of Meryl Streep is in the Museum's Hall of Fame. (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 his wax replica in December 2009. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)
19. Where without Jack Sparrow? Johnny Depp in the image of a daring pirate appeared in the form of a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Washington. (WireImage, Walt Disney Pictures)
20. Wax Robert Pattinson is in London's Madame Tussauds. (Getty Images)
21. A wax figure of DenzelWashington is in the Museum's Hall of Fame in Hollywood. 40 celebrities whose wax figures are displayed at Madame Tussauds are Oscar winners. (Getty Images, WireImage)
22. Wax Rihanna is in London's Madame Tussauds. (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)
It has long become the same for London calling card like Big Ben, Tower or Trafalgar Square. Its exhibits are wax figures of celebrities different eras. Here are collected sculptures of politicians, show business stars, athletes and other people who have become famous all over the world. Any tourist who finds himself in the British capital includes this museum in the list of attractions that must be visited, because in it you can not only see the wax figures of your idols with your own eyes, but also touch them and even take a picture next to them as a keepsake.
Museum in the capital of Great Britain and its branches
Wax figures of Madame Tussauds Museum today are presented not only in London. The institution has its branches in different countries. You can admire wax 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 woman sculptor Marie Tussauds created her first wax creation, since then her institution has turned into a huge entertainment industry. Only its London branch is annually visited 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 wax doctor. famous people. It was he who became for little Mary the first and only teacher who taught her art, which 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 for the production of wax doubles of Louis XV, Marie Antoinette and other noble persons.
The first celebrity whose appearance the talented student of Dr. Curtis managed to capture in wax was Voltaire. This happened in 1777, when Mary was only 16 years old. It was followed by the sculptures of Rousseau and Franklin. The wax figures of Madame Tussauds were striking in their extraordinary resemblance to their originals, and the craftswoman began to receive many profitable 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 the period French Revolution she was assigned to make death masks of political and those sentenced to death. After the death of Curtis (1794), all his huge collection passed to Mary. The craftswoman began to replenish it with her creations.
Mary's move to London, organization of a permanent exhibition
In 1802, Tussauds was taken 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 stay in England, moving with exhibits from one city to another. 1835 turned out to be a pivotal year for Marie Tussauds, as it was then that she managed to open a permanent exhibition of her work on Baker Street. From this moment begins the history of the Wax Museum, which glorified a 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 other 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 Francois and Joseph invented new technology fixing the wax, thanks to which it was possible to make the figures more durable. Mary's children and grandchildren became worthy followers of her cause. In 1884, the Madame Tussauds wax figures changed address, moving to Marylebone Road. It is there that the institution is now, welcoming its visitors.
Features of the manufacture of wax figures
Today, Madame Tussauds is working on the creation of one sculpture for about 4 months. 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 in order to accurately recreate the figure and celebrities. The selection of colors to create a natural shade of the skin of the star and the formation of her hairstyle is no less painstaking work that requires a lot of time. The result of such work is stunning: the sculpture of a celebrity comes out so believable that not everyone can tell where the copy is and where the original is.
Exhibits of the Modern London Museum
The wax figures of Madame Tussauds are more than 1000 exhibits, accurately depicting famous people different eras. All members of the British royal family, presidents of the leading countries of the world, writers, scientists, generals, actors, singers, musicians, etc. are represented in the exhibition halls of the museum. Any celebrity is honored to get his double in the museum, because this indicates her 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 small old woman made of wax, dressed in a black outfit, modestly stands. This is Marie Tussaud. She seems to be watching from the depths of centuries the huge wax empire she created.
"Chamber of Horrors"
Not only stars are represented in the museum. There is an exhibition hall in the institution, designed for people with a strong psyche. It's called "Chamber of Horrors". Here are the wax figures serial killers, maniacs hanging on the gallows of criminals. The collection is complemented by severed heads and instruments of torture. In the same room, you can see the representatives of the French royal family, made by Marie Tussaud's own hand. The whole hall evokes horror on visitors, so children, pregnant women and people with poor health and an unstable psyche are not allowed to enter here.
Today it is difficult to meet a traveler who visited London and did not see the wax figures of Madame Tussauds. Photos with twins of their idols are the pride of any tourist. It is customary to brag about them, as well as pictures on the background eiffel tower or Egyptian pyramids. You can visit the museum on weekdays from 9.30 to 15.30. On holidays and weekends, the exhibition halls of the institution are open to guests until 18.00.
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 iconic people. Some turned out very strange in terms of appearance but still interesting to watch. 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, which is exhibited at Madame Tussauds, but it best emphasizes the expressive features of the singer's figure. 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 youth clothing store, this is a wax figure of Justin Bieber exhibited at the Museo de Cera in Madrid. The figure is not very good. If we take the other figures of wax doubles presented, then this one should still be worked on. Perhaps celebrities should avoid any wax museums that don't have a Madame Tussauds sign on them.
Rihanna
Did Rihanna give up? musical career to perform at the Cirque du Soleil? No, not yet. But for some reason, the wax figure's maker gave her a fantastic circus gymnast outfit.
Zac Efron
Yes, cheerleaders are real. A celebrity from the musical "High School Musical" Zac Efron looks much more spectacular than in real life. Where is Vanessa Hudgens?
Michael Jackson
This statue of Michael Jackson is so real it's scary. When he died in June, fans flocked around his waxworks (and there are several) and brought flowers to honor his memory.
Jim carrey
Surprisingly, Jimm Carrey has had the same facial expression in every film he has starred in to date.
Bruce Willis
No one would think of the movie "Who's Talking" when you watch this statue of Bruce Willis.
Halle Berry
As one blogger pointed out, this wax figure looks more like Rizzo from Grease than Halle Berry.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez's face will go down in history! If only the skin was not so unnaturally radiant.
Beyoncé Knowles
A short skirt and a deep neckline on the dress look very revealing. And if you look at the microphone stand against this background, then it looks like a stripper's dancing pole. Have the authors of the sculpture overdone it?
Colin Farrell
Where are the earrings? Pomaded hair? fedora hat? This wax figure of Colin Farrell has been polished to perfection, looking like he just walked off the red carpet.
Jamie Fox
Jamie Foxx's barely noticeable freckles are spotted quite right, but there is nothing natural in his "peaceful" gesture.
Penelope Cruz
Who made such a terrible nose to 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 in the form of a cowboy with pistols.
Hugh Jackman
Finally, at the age of 50, Hugh Jackman updated the image and no one remembers him in the movie "Australia".
Lewis Hamilton
Why isn't Lewis Hamilton's wax figure smiling? Doesn't he have anything to be happy about? And the $791 million that Forbes 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 the real one. This contrasting comparison can also explain the unnatural, distant gaze and terrible plump lips of the wax figure.
Cameron Diaz
With zombie eyes, this wax figure looks like Cameron Diaz in Vanilla Sky.
Drew Barrymore
Wax figure Drew Barrymore is probably not comfortable with this fake hair. Perhaps this explains the strange turn and tilt of the head.
Kerry Underwood
The real Kerry Underwood is on the right. The replica wax figure looks like a combination of her appearance with that of Bridget Marquardt from the movie The Next Door.
Daniel Craig
As soon as 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 by Amy Winehouse, her father called the sculpture perfect. Perhaps because the figure reminded him of better days his daughter.
Britney Spears
Britney clenched her teeth because she won three MTV awards this year.
Kate Moss
Sweet girl, isn't it? But she doesn't look like the real Kate Moss. Where are the designer shoes? Boyfriend rocker? Gorgeous messy hairstyle? Authors, try 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 in the Top Model show with the image of Tyra.
Alexander Ovechkin
Want to know the secret to creating the perfect wax figure? Sharpen most of the figure in hockey uniforms, and all that remains is to work on the face.
