20 Celebrity Wax Figures That'll Make You Question “Who Is The Real Person?”

The Madame Tussauds museum is famously known for its famous hyper-realistic wax figures that are inspired by celebrities. These wax figures are the perfect replicas of their models. Celebrities come and take pictures next to their wax recreation, trying all kinds of funny poses. It’s hard to tell from the photos which one is the real person and which one is made from wax.
So let’s admire these impressively real Madame Tussauds wax figures and see if you can guess which one is the real celeb. Do you have the observation skill that is needed to tell them apart? Celebrity Wax Figures might even scare you sometimes.
If you’re curious about what other stars look like when put next to their hyper-realistic wax figure, follow The Madame Tussauds on Instagram! These wax figures of famous people might give you different feelings. 

1. Zendaya

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The amazing actress Zendaya has not one, but two perfect wax replicas of her at Madame Tussauds in San Francisco. She decided to form a girl group with her doubles. "Presenting...the world premiere of...Zendestiny's Child," Zendaya joked on Instagram.

2. Lil Nas X

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Lil Nas X’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood was unveiled by the singer himself in September 2022. The figure wears an exact replica of the singer's 2021 Met Gala outfit. He called it "scary amazing," and he wasn’t wrong.

3. Taylor Swift

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The “Shake It Off” version of Taylor Swift's wax figure was first debuted in the London Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. We gotta admit that when putting its photo next to the singer, the similarities are just insane.

4. Demi Lovato

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Lovato’s 23rd birthday was celebrated with the coolest present ever: A hyper-realistic wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. The singer excitedly showed everybody the replica through a series of selfies.

5. Justin Bieber

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Can you guess who is real and who is made out of wax? If you think the left is the real one, then you have been fooled.

6. Kylie Jenner

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At a glance, they certainly can pass as twins.

7. One Direction

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Can we call them Two Directions? Nope, they’re just extremely identical wax figures placed next to the real band.

8. Kim Kardashian

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Kim got her booty measured so she'd match up to her mannequin. The accuracy is insane! They even got the outfit down to a T.

9. Ed Sheeran

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Ed Sheeran's wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in N.Y.C. in May 2015. The only complaint Sheeran had with the wax replica of himself after their meeting is "He didn't say much."

10. Katy Perry

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Katy Perry posed next to her wax figure during its January 2013 debut at Hollywood's Paramount Studios. Can you tell them apart?

11. Ryan Reynolds

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Reynolds’s wax figure is one hell of a handsome guy, and the actor seems to think so too. It was unveiled on 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.

12. Khloé Kardashian

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Can you spot the real Khloé at the first glance? Neither can we.

13. Ryan Gosling

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Who is the real Gosling? Who is the wax figure?

14. Sandra Bullock

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Sandra Bullock’s perfect wax replica was first displayed in Madame Tussauds Hollywood and it couldn't look more life-like!

15. Helen Mirren

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Helen Mirren met her wax counterpart on May 11, 2010, during its debut at the British capital's Madame Tussauds. "It's an incredible honor," Mirren said.

16. Colin Firth

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We can’t tell which one is the wax figure and which is the real Colin Firth. To us, they’re both handsome gentlemen!

17. Angela Bassett

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Angela Bassett's wax figure was unveiled in September 2021 and you gotta admit that it is a spitting image of the star.

18. Zac Efron

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The resemblances were just spot on. The figure even captured the actor in all his shirtless Baywatch glory, complete with bicep tattoo and armpit hair.

19. Jane Lynch

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The perfect wax figure of Sue Sylvester was unveiled at Hollywood's Madame Tussauds. The actress clearly approved.

20. Luke Bryan

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Luke Bryan's wax figure is picture-perfect. Even the singer thinks so!