Mariah Carey's new waxwork figure has made headlines for a different reason than the norm... because it actually looks like her.
In fact, the figure looks so much like the chart-topping diva, that some fans are genuinely having to do a double-take to try and tell who is the real Mariah.
As the undisputed queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey has once again signaled the start of the festive season, but this time, with a twist that left fans doing a double-take.
The pop icon unveiled her new wax figure at Madame Tussauds in New York.
Decked out in a dazzling red gown inspired by none other than Marilyn Monroe, the wax Mariah stands ready to take over the holiday season.
What makes this figure extraordinary is not just the stunning craftsmanship but also the personal touch from Mariah herself, who donated her actual jewelry to the cause (only the best -- even for a fake Mariah).
Adorned with a ruby necklace, matching earrings, and rings, the wax figure glimmers with a touch of Mariah’s own sparkle.
Capturing the essence of the holiday spirit, Mariah shared her excitement on Instagram, jokingly captioning the post: "Finally found someone to help me out with the toy delivery this year! Thank you Madame Tussauds New York @madametussaudsusa."
The post, accompanied by visuals of the figure, has fans buzzing with amazement and a sprinkle of confusion due to its realism.
"This is the best wax figure I've ever seen," wrote one fan, with a second adding: "The wax one looks more than her than she does."
"I couldn’t tell which one was which," wrote a confused third, with a fourth fan adding: "I was wrong about the real Mariah at first."
"Amazing couldn’t tell which was which except I noticed hand on the right was over red dress," wrote a fifth Instagram user.
And the piece even confused the singer's own kids!
During a visit with her 13-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, the siblings were astounded by the wax figure's resemblance to their mom. Moroccan exclaimed: "Wow! It's like I'm looking at you through a mirror."
The setting of the figure also mirrors Mariah's festive fervor. "The whole room is a complete transformation into Christmastime and it feels like the perfect home for it," Mariah described.
As we enter the Holiday season, it really is that time of year when Mariah shines brightest (and she's set to once again make an absolute fortune from her 1994 hit, 'All I Want for Christmas is You').
