Idris Elba is “honoured” to have a Madame Tussauds waxwork.
Idris Elba posing together with his Madame Tussauds waxwork
The award-winning actor is the most recent star to have the crimson carpet rolled out for him on the London wax museum.
And from Friday (19.12.25), he joins a stellar star-studded lineup of wax figures, together with actress Gillian Anderson, 57, actor Timothee Chalamet, 29, and pop stars Woman Gaga, 39, and Harry Types, 31, within the Baker Road attraction’s Awards Occasion zone.
Idris, 53, stated: “It’s really an honour to be recognised on this approach and much more particular to know this different model of me might be standing tall in London. So, even once I’m away, part of me is all the time at residence.”
The Hijack legend’s waxwork – which took Madame Tussauds London’s skilled artists a few years to create – dons a long-sleeved model of the monochrome blue Eve of Winston swimsuit.
It was designed by Idris for when he met King Charles throughout an occasion about addressing youth violent crime in July 2024.
Finishing the stylish look are patent Christian Louboutin costume footwear, which the Hollywood legend donated for his Madame Tussauds waxwork to sport.
Idris added: “The method has been fascinating. It’s not dissimilar to prepping for a film function – working with gifted artists to flesh out the character, getting the costume good, however this time it’s for me!
“It’s actually surreal to see one other model of me standing in Madame Tussauds London, it seems like a full circle second.”
In addition to showing in blockbusters and hit TV dramas, the Luther star has been championing neighborhood initiatives in his residence district, Hackney, East London, selling African arts and enterprise, and main the Don’t Cease Your Future marketing campaign in opposition to knife crime within the UK.
And Steve Blackburn, Normal Supervisor at Madame Tussauds London, is proud to have Idris as a member of the attraction’s waxwork line-up.
Steve stated: “Idris is a Londoner by and thru. Whereas his extraordinary expertise has taken him on a journey from Hackney to Hollywood, he has by no means forgotten his roots – all the time giving again to town that raised him and utilizing his voice to combat for a greater future for all.
“It’s a privilege to have the ability to create Idris’ first-ever determine proper right here in London, the place all of it started. His collaboration has been invaluable, and we’re delighted to see his response to the completed determine.”
