The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]

The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]

All the wildest and most spot-on wax figures of your favorite Black stars.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Start Slideshow
Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Gilbert Flores, Emma McIntyre, Jeff Kravitz (Getty Images)

Having your own wax figure is a part of celebrity life. Of course, it can be a double-edged sword. Either it’s so perfect, it’s creepy, or it comes out so bad, it’s offensive. For Black celebrities—unless they’re personally involved in the creative process—wax figures can be a problem. Some of the artists seem to have issues with skin tone and body type. That being said, they’re always fascinating to analyze, so these are the best and worst wax figures of Black celebrities.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

2 / 32

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images)

Vice President Harris’ term is full of firsts. Though we’re betting that being the first US Vice President with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York was probably not on her radar.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

3 / 32

Kamala Harris’ Wax Figure

Kamala Harris’ Wax Figure

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

4 / 32

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images)

The Rock looks like he was chiseled out of actual stone, so it makes perfect sense that he has four wax figures. They are featured at Madame Tussauds New York, Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Orlando. They look so much like him, I’m waiting for one to hit a Rock Bottom on somebody.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

5 / 32

Dwayne Johnson’s Wax Figure

Dwayne Johnson’s Wax Figure

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

6 / 32

Lil Nax X

Lil Nax X

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic (Getty Images)

While no wax figure can imitate Lil Nas X’s effervescent personality, his statue is a spot on replica of the Grammy-winner. In fact, it was so well done, he pranked his friends by using the figure to FaceTime them.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

7 / 32

Lil Nas X’s Wax Figure

Lil Nas X’s Wax Figure

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

Rihanna

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Jamie McCarthy (Getty Images)

The “Diamonds” singer has multiple wax figures at various museums around the world. Her newest one, based on her 2018 Met Gala look, can be found at Madame Tussauds New York. She will also have a figure based on her Super Bowl LVII look revealed later in the year at Madame Tussauds Orlando.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

9 / 32

Rihanna’s Wax Figure

Rihanna’s Wax Figure

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Madame Tussauds/Twitter
Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

10 / 32

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety (Getty Images)

Honestly, if Angela Bassett ever needs to take a break from photo lines or has to do a dangerous stunt on 9-1-1, she can just send in her figure. The resemblance is spooky.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

11 / 32

Angela Bassett’s Wax Figure

Angela Bassett’s Wax Figure

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

12 / 32

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Frazer Harrison (Getty Images)

The EGOT-winner’s statue is at Madame Tussauds New York – Times Square. The talk show host participated in a “sitting” where “more than 200 measurements were taken to capture the singer and actor’s exact features.” Having her involvement in the figure’s creation certainly made all the difference.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

13 / 32

Jennifer Hudson’s Wax Figure

Jennifer Hudson’s Wax Figure

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Bruce Glikas (Getty Images)
Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

14 / 32

Beyoncé

Beyoncé

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Emma McIntyre (Getty Images)

There’s only one Beyoncé. However, this version from Madame Tussaud’s Berlin is probably the best figure we’ve seen of Queen Bey.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

15 / 32

Beyoncé’s Wax Figure

Beyoncé’s Wax Figure

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

16 / 32

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris (Getty Images)

When Nicki Minaj’s wax figure was unveiled in 2015 at Madame Tussaud’s Las Vegas, fans were immediately upset about the fact that a Black woman was put in a questionable position. Mirroring a scene from her “Anaconda” video, she was on all fours, with her butt in the air. The pose inspired visitors to take sexually suggestive photos. Turns out Nicki was in on the whole process and was fine with the figure.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

17 / 32

Nicki Minaj’s Wax Figure

Nicki Minaj’s Wax Figure

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

18 / 32

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Pascal Le Segretain (Getty Images)

Naomi Campbell is one of the most beautiful women in the world. Seems like it would be a slam dunk to make her look gorgeous. Somehow Musee Grevin in Paris managed to mess it up.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

19 / 32

Naomi Campbell’s Wax Figure

Naomi Campbell’s Wax Figure

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

20 / 32

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Phil Walter (Getty Images)

Michael Jackson had several different looks in his long career, so there have been countless figures made of the superstar. The more recent ones seem to look more like him, as artists always had problems with his darker skin tone.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

21 / 32

Michael Jackson’s Wax Figure

Michael Jackson’s Wax Figure

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Tim Whitby (Getty Images)
Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

Lizzo

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images)

The Grammy-winner just unveiled her figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas in January, The interactive display is based on her 2019 BET Awards performance and sits on top of a giant wedding cake.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

23 / 32

Lizzo’s Wax Figure

Lizzo’s Wax Figure

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Madame Tussaud’s/Twitter
Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

24 / 32

LeBron James

LeBron James

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Harry How (Getty Images)

Let’s be honest: LeBron totally wishes he had the hair his wax figure at the Museo de Cera in Mexico City has.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

25 / 32

LeBron James’ Wax Figure

LeBron James’ Wax Figure

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Hector Vivas (Getty Images)
Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

26 / 32

Al Roker

Al Roker

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Jamie McCarthy (Getty Images)

This statue of America’s favorite weatherman isn’t that bad, but no wax figure will ever capture Al Roker’s infectious positivity and enthusiasm.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

27 / 32

Al Roker’s Wax Figure

Al Roker’s Wax Figure

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Cindy Ord (Getty Images)
Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

28 / 32

Serena Williams

Serena Williams

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Tasos Katopodis (Getty Images)

This is very close and Serena seems happy with the finished product. But, if I’m being honest, the Madame Tussauds New York figure looks more like Venus than Serena.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

29 / 32

Serena Williams’ Wax Figure

Serena Williams’ Wax Figure

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Bryan Bedder (Getty Images)
Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

30 / 32

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Mike Coppola (Getty Images)

Madame Tussaud’s London has a whole Royal Family display. When they decided to step down as senior royals, the museum removed Harry and Meghan from the attraction. However, in 2022 the couple was back in the picture. It’s always something with those royals.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

31 / 32

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s Wax Figures

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s Wax Figures

Image for article titled The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities [UPDATED]
Photo: Entertainment Tonight/Twitter
Advertisement