Leah Remini and the Controversial Madame Tussauds Wax Figures

Leah Remini Loving Blinking to Beyoncé Comparisons

Leah Remini, the renowned actor, is apparently crazy in love with recent comparisons between her and the iconic Beyoncé. The star of “King of Queens” cast her thoughts on the conversation surrounding the unveiling of a new Beyoncé wax figure at Madame Tussauds, Blackpool. Many users on social media thought the new wax figure looked eerily similar to Leah Remini, creating a wave of amusing comments and viral comparisons.

The Unveiling of the Beyoncé Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds

Last week, Madame Tussauds Blackpool in Blackpool, England, presented a lifelike wax figure of Beyoncé on their Instagram page. The Grammy-winning singer is depicted in a stunning bodysuit with stylish long honey-toned hair. While Madame Tussauds anticipated an overwhelming positive response, users on social media had varied opinions.

One user commented on the wax museum’s Instagram post, saying “This is nice, but this is not Beyoncé.” Meanwhile others replied, “Ugg, I wish it was perfect, but it’s almost there.” The comparison to Leah Remini became unavoidable when a user on Twitter posted, “I can’t unsee Leah Remini” and another user chimed in, “That is Leah Remini, not Beyoncé.”

In response to the buzz around the comparisons, Leah Remini herself took to social media, stating, “I am screaming! And loving all the tweets! This perimenopausal woman will take any and all comparisons to the beautiful Beyoncé!”

The Backlash on Madame Tussauds’ Controversial Wax Figures

Madame Tussauds, as a wax museum with a rich history of creating celebrity wax sculptures, has experienced its fair share of controversies over the years. Let’s take a look at other notable wax figures that have sparked public backlash.

Dwayne Johnson – “The Rock”

In October 2023, Madame Tussauds unveiled its wax figure of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which was met with lukewarm reception from fans. The museum was criticized for not accurately capturing the wrestler’s complexion. This led fans to compare the wax figure to the likes of Mr. Clean and Vin Diesel.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, whose legal name is Stefani Germanotta, has been the subject of multiple wax figures at Madame Tussauds. However, one particular wax figure unveiled by the museum in October 2017 drew significant pushback from fans. On social media, one user scoffed, “How on earth did someone get paid to professionally make a Lady Gaga wax figure that looks like this?”

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande herself spoke up when Madame Tussauds released its wax figure of the pop singer. The museum’s Instagram post featuring the figure received criticism with one user responding, “This Ariana Grande wax figure is actually offensive.” The wax figure was scrutinized for its lack of resemblance to the beloved artist.

Madame Tussauds’ wax figures continue to generate excitement and occasional controversy, with fans and critics quick to share their thoughts on the museum’s creations.

This article was originally published on TODAY.com.