15 Hilariously Bad Celebrity Wax Figures That Will Leave You Perplexed

Everyone is an artist these days...

Damjan

• Published in Film & TV
• February 10, 2023

The first wax figures were created in the late 18th century by French sculptor Marie Tussaud. She made wax figures for her traveling show, which included physical replicas of important people and historical figures.

Her figures were so lifelike that she was invited to create a permanent wax figure exhibition that opened in London in 1835. Since then, wax figures have become a popular form of entertainment, with many famous wax museums around the world.

Creating celebrity wax figures requires a great deal of skill, effort, and attention to detail. Depending on the talent and expertise of the artist, the statues may look startlingly similar to the celebrity they are designed after.

Unfortunately, some of these wax figures have proven to be less than successful. They have incorrect facial proportions, off-putting skin tones, and distorted features.

While they are far from the beauty of the stars they are modeled after, they are undoubtedly amusing! So take a look at these amusing yet abysmal celebrity wax figures.

Can they be salvaged, or should they be melted down and used as candles? Whichever way you look at it, they are sure to bring a smile to your face.

So, let's take a look:

1. The Beatles

2. Nicki Minaj

3. Michael Jackson

4. Rowan Atkinson

Here we have a collection of terrible celebrity wax figures that were, unfortunately, unsuccessful. However, all celebrity wax figures do not look unsightly; some of them are so realistic that it's like you're seeing a clone.

The most famous wax figure artist in the world is Madame Tussauds. Founded by Marie Tussaud in 1835, Madame Tussauds is a wax museum that has become a global brand with locations around the world.

It is renowned for its lifelike wax sculptures of celebrities, historical figures, and other famous people. Marie Tussaud museums can be found in many cities around the world, including London, Amsterdam, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, and Sydney.

5. Robert Pattinson

6. Jennifer Lopez

7. Rihanna

8. Naomi Campbell

So that’s our compilation of the bad celebrity wax figures that failed hard. But not all celebrity wax figures look ugly. In fact, there are some pretty awesome wax figures that will make you feel like you’re seeing double.

9. Emilia Clarke

10. Beyonce

11. Miley Cyrus

12. Selena Gomez

13. Justin Bieber

14. Prince William

15. Oprah

The process of making a wax figure typically involves several stages, including sculpting the figure, molding the figure, casting the figure, and painting the figure. Sculpting the figure involves creating the body and facial features of the figure with wax.

Molding the figure involves creating a mold of the figure with plaster or other materials. Casting the figure involves pouring wax into the mold to create the exact shape of the figure.

Finally, painting the figure involves applying paint to the figure to give it realistic skin tones and other details. After the painting process, the wax figure is then ready for display.

Damjan