Unfortunate Celebrity Wax Figures: A Photographic Compilation

Getting their own wax figure is a significant achievement for any celebrity, but sometimes the outcome falls short of expectations. In the case of Dwayne Johnson, it was his Parisian wax statue that created a stir in 2023. However, even before that, Kim Kardashian had already received her first statue from Madame Tussauds back in 2010. The renowned reality star was present at the unveiling and took the opportunity to strike a pose next to her wax likeness.

"It's strange! She looks more beautiful than me. It's so strange, like, every detail, including my arms and hands... it's all so identical that it's weird to see myself," she told MTV News. "Now I can truly see from someone else's perspective. It's strange."

Although Kardashian appeared satisfied with her physique, Kris Jenner, her mother, pointed out that it wasn't an exact copy of her daughter.

During an interview with Access Hollywood at the first unveiling, Jenner playfully commented to her daughter, "Your buttocks could use a bit more volume - they're larger than depicted here!"

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Celebrity Wax Figures That Went Horribly Wrong

It is a great honor for a celebrity to get their own wax figure — but sometimes the artwork doesn’t meet expectations.

Before Dwayne Johnson's wax statue in Paris gained attention in 2023, Kim Kardashian received her inaugural statue from Madame Tussauds in 2010. With great strangeness, the reality star graced the unveiling ceremony and posed beside her lifelike replica.

"It's bizarre! She appears more attractive than me. It's incredibly strange, like, my arms and hands... every detail is so precise that it feels peculiar to witness oneself," she shared with MTV News back then. "Now, I can truly perceive from an external perspective. It's odd."

During an interview with Access Hollywood at the initial unveiling, Kardashian appeared content with her figure. Nonetheless, her mother, Kris Jenner, pointed out that it wasn't an exact duplicate of her daughter. Jenner playfully commented on the size of Kardashian's buttocks, suggesting that they should be slightly larger.

Keep scrolling to see other celebrity wax figures that went wrong:

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Dwayne Johnson

Johnson’s statue for Musée Grévin grabbed headlines in October 2023 when fans noticed that the statue’s skin tone did not accurately depict the actor, who is of Samoan descent. Taking note of this discrepancy, Johnson promptly contacted the museum to address the issue and proposed updating the figure's complexion. In response, Musée Grévin acknowledged their mistake and expressed a commitment to rectify it, emphasizing their ongoing efforts to enhance the statue.

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Kendall Jenner

Madame Tussauds revealed an unconvincing wax figure of Jenner in Berlin, Germany in December 2019. The statue, featuring elongated legs and an overly serious expression, bears no resemblance to the supermodel.

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Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry

In August 2018, Madame Tussauds introduced Meghan and Harry Live, a captivating exhibit that delighted fans through an engaging experience. This immersive encounter featured talented actors portraying the beloved royal duo. Notably, the lookalikes were even spotted in London weeks later, showcasing their uncanny resemblance while wearing wax heads. They skillfully emulated the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, indulging in a delightful wine tasting experience and taking leisurely strolls around the vibrant city with her loyal Beagle companion, Guy.

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Donald Trump

Some speculate that Disney World transformed a previously intended wax figure of Hillary Clinton into that of Donald Trump following his victory in the 2016 presidential election. However, his facial features appear to be experiencing a melting effect.

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Ben Affleck

Curious about the identity of this celebrity? You're certainly not the only one. This remarkable sculpture in Boston left tourists bewildered and capturing images of a statue bearing no resemblance to Ben Affleck.

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Fergie

Fergie obviously tried to embrace her statue, but it’s missing her signature pout and sharp facial features.

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Chris Hemsworth

Having Hemsworth stand next to his Thor wax figure only makes matters worse. Even the actor doesn’t think it looks like him, made evident by his raised eyebrow.

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Jennifer Aniston

Paging Rachel Green! Aniston’s wax figure might look a bit like her from far away, but the closer you get, the more confused you’ll be about its true identity.

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Justin Timberlake

Timberlake looks like he’s auditioning for the latest wave of vampire roles sweeping through Hollywood. He’s just … so … pale.

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Kim Kardashian

Something is off about the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star. Maybe her wax figure needs some KKW Beauty products to look more like her real-life counterpart.

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio has never looked more average. Seriously, this wax figure could belong to any 40-something blond-haired guy.

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Mark Zuckerberg

The Facebook creator looks fine from the legs up, but why is he barefoot?

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Miley Cyrus

Back in her peace sign days, a wax museum in Spain attempted to recreate young Miley Cyrus’ look but failed somewhere along the eyebrows.

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Naomi Campbell

The first attempt at emulating the supermodel went terribly wrong. Luckily, the second looked a little less deer in the headlights.

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Nicolas Cage

This statue aged Cage by about 50 years. From the frown lines to the outdated ensemble, the actor could have done better.

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Nicole Kidman

The large forehead, the square head, the big eyes. Were sculptors looking at a picture of Kidman when this wax figure was created?

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Zac Efron

Efron’s High School Musical-inspired wax figure ups the creep factor by a million.