Wendy Williams (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for New York Women in Film & Television)
Roomies, the name Madame Tussauds is pretty familiar within pop culture. The global museum is known primarily for their celebrity look-a-likes made from wax. Talk show host Wendy Williams is the most recent celebrity to receive a wax figure honoring her.
Wendy’s figure was revealed to the world on from the Madame Tussauds located in New York City’s Times Square, according to People. Wendy took to Instagram on Monday to celebrate the wax version of herself. She posted a photo sitting side-by-side with her wax twin in separate purple, plush seats. Wendy’s son stands behind both his mom and her figure.
“Another historic day in Wendy History. I’m so excited to be part of @madametussaudsusa and glad that my son was with me on such a special day,” Wendy captioned the photo.
People reported that the museum pulled off a precise replica with Wendy and her glam team’s assistance. The wax artists reportedly “took 200 measurements” of Wendy, in addition to photographing her from every angle. A representative of Madame Tussauds spoke on Wendy’s show and gave insider details on how they managed to pull off such an accurate depiction of Wendy.
“The hair [took] over five weeks of work,” Matthew Clarkson, the Head of Marketing Operations at Madame Tussauds USA said. Every strand is inserted individually. Human hair, ethically sourced, of course.
In return, Wendy thanked her glam squad for working closely with the museum to accomplish this feat.
“I think it’s wonderful. You did a superb job,” Wendy said. “You got all the skin complexion, all the hair compilations, the eyebrows that I wear. … I want to thank my glam squad for working so hard with you guys and you guys being so accepting.”
The wax figure is styled in drip — down to the same accessories the real-life Wendy wears. Matthew said Wendy’s closet was “raided” to dress the figure, which ultimately gave it that personality touch. Wax Wendy is pictured wearing a Diane von Furstenberg jumpsuit and Gucci sneakers — both hand-selected by Wendy. In addition, she’s rocking replicas of Wendy’s iconic ‘W’ necklace and Frank Muller watch set. Even the smallest details weren’t missed. The watch is set to 10:00 a.m., which is time Wendy’s show typically airs.
Check out the wax figure below:
Roommates, what do you think about Wendy’s wax figure?
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