Mariah Carey is the latest celebrity to get her own wax figure at Madame Tussauds, and in true Mariah fashion, it’s Christmas-themed.
Source: Madame Tussauds
On Monday, Nov. 4, Madame Tussauds New York revealed a brand-new wax figure of the best-selling female artist of all time: Mariah Carey. Ahead of her Christmas Time Tour, Carey met her wax figure in New York City, posing next to the figure and making everyone do a double-take!
Wearing a sparkly outfit inspired by Marilyn Monroe and reminiscent of the promo shoot from her 2020 Apple TV+ Original holiday special, Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas, this wax figure features a sparkling red sequined gown. Surrounding the figure is a huge wreath with twinkling lights, all topped off with a red bow.
This stunning figure took just over nine months to create, being put together by 20 studio artists who sculpted, painted and individually inserted each piece of hair to achieve Mimi’s perfect likeness.
“Oh my gosh, it’s surreal. I never would have believed how life-like my wax figure would be!” Carey said upon seeing her figure. “The whole room is a complete transformation into Christmastime and it feels like the perfect home for my wax figure!”
Mariah’s wax figure will be featured in the new Seasons of New York City area of the museum, where guests are invited to take a walk through NYC’s four magical seasons. “From summer in Central Park to winter wonderlands decked with snowflakes, visitors can mingle with the stars and take in the essence of the city that never sleeps,” reads a press release. “The Seasons of New York City area expands on a multimillion-dollar investment into North America’s flagship Madame Tussauds attraction, following the recent reveal of its revamped Music area this past summer. Guests are invited to cozy up with Timothée Chalamet in a romantic fall setting, grab a bite at the Park Corner Café & Bar, and—of course—bask in a Christmas wonderland with Carey herself!”
“We are absolutely honored to welcome the iconic Mariah Carey to the museum,” Head of Marketing Tiago Mogadouro said. “As a living legend whose music and influence have shaped generations, she is the perfect figure to highlight in the Christmas portion of the new Seasons of New York. We couldn’t imagine a more fitting addition to this special area of Madame Tussauds New York.”