Zendaya's Madame Tussauds wax figure met with mixed reviews

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By Carina Murphy

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Zendaya is the latest celeb to be immortalized at London's Madame Tussauds.

The world-famous waxwork museum is renowned for making spookily realistic figures of celebs, but people have been left unconvinced by its wax version of Euphoria star Zendaya.

The figure - which will become a permanent part of the museum's awards party zone - was unveiled in an Instagram post earlier today.

"From cinema screens to tv screens, to buying a home in London, Zendaya is EVERYWHERE rn... and from Friday her figure will be at Madame Tussauds London too," the caption read.

Dressed in the same vivid pink suit that the actress wore at the Humane Society of the United States's To The Rescue Gala back in 2016, the figure captures Zendaya's signature style.

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The iconic look Zendaya's waxwork is based on. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Meanwhile, Popsugar reports that Madame Tussauds says the figure was "sculpted using measurements and references taken during her 2015 sitting with the world-famous attraction's artists." But Zendaya's fans are unconvinced, with many flocking to Twitter to roast the waxwork.

"Only way this looks like Zendaya is if I keep my glasses off," one person tweeted, while another added: "I love Zendaya but her wax figure at Tussaud's [looks] like a tan Kylie Jenner."

Others were quick to point out the hilarious expression Zendaya's wax figure is pulling.

"The wax version of Zendaya looks like she wants to speak to the manager," someone commented.

"Zendaya wax figure came with an attitude," another joked, while a third added: "Why did they purse her lips like that...it's giving attitude."

However, some people thought the figure was a good likeness.

"That wax figure looks almost exactly like zendaya idk what y'all are talking about," one wrote, while another agreed: "It looks like Zendaya to me. Guys it is a wax figure, not the real thing."

Tim Waters, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said of the figure: "Zendaya just exudes cool. Not only that, she uses her celebrity status to join conversations, thoughtfully, on important social issues. She is unapologetically herself — and we, along with her fans, love that about her."

Featured Image Credit: REUTERS / Alamy