Wax figures can be both beautiful and terrifying, and when we think of celebrity works of art, the first place that comes to mind is Madame Tussauds Wax Museums. Marie Tussaud was born Marie Grosholtz in 1761 and inherited Dr. Philippe Curtius’ wax exhibition after The French revelation in 1794.
In 1835 she established a base in London with her sons at ‘The Baker Street Bazaar, and following her death in 1850, her family kept expanding the business and opened attractions around the world. They have locations on five continents and in the USA in Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, and Orlando.
Every year celebrity wax figures are added to museums with Latino representation. Latin American and Hispanic figures who have shaped the world sit in various museums offering fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with a life-like statue of their favorite star.
Check out some of the stars who have their own figures below.
© Getty Images for Madame Tussauds New YorkAnitta
© XAVI_TORRENTNeymar
Neymar’s sporty figure debuted at Madame Tussauds Orlando on February 3, 2016.
© GettySelena Quintanilla
The one and only Selena Quintanilla’s figure was unveiled on August 31, 2016, at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
© Courtesy of Madame TussaudsShakira
Shakira’s figure launched on August 1, 2009, at Madame Tussauds Hollywood and was restyled in 2019.
© Courtesy of Madame TussaudsJennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez has multiple figures. She had one launched at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on August 1, 2009, restyled in 2018, and an additional figure was created for Madame Tussauds Orlando. This figure in New York at the company’s Times Square location is inspired by her performance at the 2020 Super Bowl.
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© Courtesy of Madame TussaudsSelena Gomez
Selena Gomez’s figure was launched at Madame Tussauds New York in 2024. It’s one of the most realistic figures.
© Getty Images for Madame TussaudsRicky Martin’s figures launched with the opening of Madame Tussauds Orlando on May 4, 2015.
© Courtesy of Madame TussaudsMessi
Lionel Messi’s figure debuted at Madame Tussauds Orlando on November 25, 2024.
© Getty Images for Madame Tussauds New YorkBad Bunny
Bad Bunny’s figure was first unveiled on April 19, 2022, at Madame Tussauds and later at Hollywood on December 14, 2023.
© Courtesy of Madame TussaudsCristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo’s figure was launched at Madame Tussauds Dubai in November 2022 and moved to Orlando in November 2024.
© Kenneth Hines, Jr.J Balvin
J Balvin’s figure was unveiled on March 22, 2024, at Madame Tussauds in New York.
© Fredy BuilesMaluma
© GettySofia Vergara
On June 4, 2013, Sofia Vergara unveiled two Madame Tussauds wax figures at Madame Tussauds locations in New York and Las Vegas in New York City.
© Axelle/Bauer-GriffinZoe Saldaña
Powerhouse Zoe Saldaña looked happy to pose with her wax figure at Madame Tussauds on April 7, 2017 ,in Hollywood, California.
Other Latinos with figures not mentioned:
- George Lopez
- Pitbull
- Bruno Mars
- Carlos Santana
- Romeo Santos
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