Music Stars’ Wax Figures: Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Britney Spears & More
No, you are not seeing double … or triple. Many Billboard chart toppers have their very own personal clone in the form of wax, thanks to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Founded in London, the museum — a popular tourist attraction — began in the 1800s and its flagship location was fully fleshed out by 1924. In 1999, North America got its first Madame Tussauds museum in Las Vegas. New York followed in 2000, Washington, D.C., in 2007 and Hollywood in 2009. Within the past 10 years, Orlando, Nashville and San Francisco have also received Madame Tussauds locations, in addition to global locations in Beijing, Singapore and Dubai.
In the time since its inception, Madame Tussauds has become a staple of pop culture, and a mark of recognition for celebrities, musicians and politicians alike. Late greats who have a wax counterpart at Madame Tussauds include Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Michael Jackson, but plenty of today’s stars have earned wax replicas as well.
Recent additions to Madame Tussauds include Missy Elliott, Lil Nas X, Drake and Lizzo — who said seeing her figure for the first time was “single-handedly one of the most terrifyingly meta moments of my life,” and joked, “Now I know what a twosome with Lizzo is like” after sharing a series of hilarious photos and TikTok videos with her waxy doppelgänger.
See all the musicians that have been immortalized in wax by Madame Tussauds.
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Travis Barker
The Blink-182 drummer unveiled his first wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas on Oct. 22, 2023. His likeness wears an all-black outfit donated by Barker himself, featuring a leather jacket, boots, pants and a studded belt, as well as nose ring, a chain necklace and a replica of his wedding ring. Even his more than 100 tattoos were replicated.
“It looks so f–king real,” the musician said as he examined his wax twin.
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Olly Alexander
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Olly Alexander’s wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds London on Oct. 20, 2023. “Honestly its such an overwhelming feeling to be immortalised in this way amongst so many incredible people!” the Years & Years singer wrote on Instagram about getting his own wax figure.
According to Madame Tussauds, the wax figure memorializes the performer’s 2021 BRIT Awards performance alongside Elton John. Alexander donated the outfit from that set for use on his likeness.
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Kacey Musgraves
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds/Key Lime Photography Kacey Musgraves’ wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Nashville on Sept. 28, 2023. Her likeness is wearing a replica of the outfit she wore at the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — a white lace jumpsuit, nose stud, gold rings and hoop earrings, as well as donated heels.
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Beyonce
Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a new figure of Queen Bey at The Edge on July 27, 2023. The new likeness has he rin a recreation of the sparkling costume she wore when she headlined Coachella 2018, including a replica of her Balmain bodysuit and cape, a cane, ornate headpiece, a statement necklace and diamante earrings.
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Jack Harlow
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Jack Harlow’s first wax figure was unveiled in Madame Tussauds Las Vegas in July 2023. The rapper’s likeness wears the custom-designed suit by Musika New York featured in his “Churchill Downs” video, wears a Rolex, and carries a crystallized pendant in the shape of his homestate of Kentucky.
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Billy Porter
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds The ‘Pose’ star shows off his first Madame Tussauds wax figure at the unveiling in New York City on June 20, 2023. His likeness is wearing a replica of his 2020 Grammys outfit, complete with diamond choker and bracelets, a silver clutch and chrome manicure.
“I can’t believe I have my very own wax figure in Madame Tussauds New York. My likeness is immortalized forever,” the star said in a statement. “To end Pride Month with a bang like this is so memorable.”
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Megan Thee Stallion
Image Credit: Key Lime Photography Megan Thee Stallion helped unveil two new wax figures of herself on May 20, 2023, at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. The likeness of her in the newsprint catsuit was inspired by the photoshoot she did for her album Good News; the figure will remain in the Sin City location.
Her wax likeness wearing the diamante bikini, choker and matching cowboy hat will be on display in the New York location.
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Lady Gaga
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Hollywood On March 8, 2023, Madame Tussauds Hollywood unveiled its latest figure of the superstar, just in time for the Academy Awards. Gaga’s new wax figure is a replica of her look at the 2019 Oscars ceremony, from her black gown to white and yellow diamond necklace with matching earrings — all the way down to her makeup and tattoos.
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Drake
Image Credit: Madame Tussauds/Jonathan Short Drake’s new wax figure at Madame Tussauds London was unveiled on Feb. 8, 2023, adding to his pre-existing figure at the Las Vegas location. The new figure features an outfit made to the likeness of his 2021 Wireless Festival look, complete with replicas of his jewelry.
“With reports that he’s soon to call London home, we wanted to make sure we were able to give him a warm welcome to our streets and show that the love is reciprocated the only way we know how by immortalizing him in our famous attraction,” Tim Waters, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said in a press release.
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Rihanna
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Ahead of her Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled Ri’s latest wax figure on Feb. 7, 2023. The pop superstar’s new form features her 2018 Met Gala outfit and accessories, and took approximately six months to create.
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Lizzo
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Lizzo revealed her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas on Jan. 31. The “About Damn Time” singer’s wax figure wore a replica of her 2020’s Grammy outfit — stunning white Atelier Versace dress hand embroidered in Swarovski crystals that took over two months to make. The wax figure — Lizzo’s first with the wax museum — also accessorized with a faux fur shawl and Stuart Weitzman heels.
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Missy Elliott
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Missy Elliott unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas on Nov. 4, 2022. The figure was inspired by her Iconology album, and is wearing a tracksuit and Versace sneakers donated by the rapper. Her likeness took 20 London-based artists six months to capture everything down to her tattoos and 10-foot-long braided hair.
“I am beyond excited to welcome my very own wax figure to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas,” Missy Elliott said in a statement. “It’s an honor to have the Iconology album play a part in this experience- this is a dream come true!”
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Lil Nas X
Image Credit: Alexander Jerome Lil Nas X had a little fun with his wax figure during its unveiling at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on Sept. 20, 2022. Per the wax museum, the rapper’s figure is wearing a replica — down to the nail art! — of his 2021 Met Gala Versace gold suit, and is also the first figure to have a grill.
The “That’s What I Want” singer also shared the event with a video on his Instagram. In the clip, he poses next to his replica before giving it a kiss on the lips. “the sexual tension was too much to bare,” he joked in the caption.
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Anitta
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/GI for Madame Tussauds New York The Brazilian star unveiled her figure at Madame Tussauds New York on June 2. “It’s amazing to be a part of this project! At first I couldn’t believe I was actually invited,” she said at the event. “I mean, I never thought that a wax figure of me could be next to some of the biggest stars ever at Madame Tussauds. A lot of hard work from the museum team came into this, so I am very proud and excited for the world to see it.”
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Maluma
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Maluma helped launch his Madame Tussauds wax figure in his native Medellin, Colombia, in April 2022. “The figure is a true replica of me and I am honored to have them bring a piece of me to my fans before my concert,” the artist said in a statement. The wax figure — which took a team of 20 studio artists six months to create — is set to be displayed at his April 30 concert in Medellin.
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Bad Bunny
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/GI for Madame Tussauds New York Bad Bunny reveals two wax figures of himself for Madame Tussauds New York and Madame Tussauds Orlando on April 19, 2022, in New York City.
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David Bowie
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds London Madame Tussauds London unveiled its David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust wax figure on March 31, 2022. It is the final figure in the museum’s Music Festival experience exhibit.
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Zendaya
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds A new wax figure of Zendaya joined Madame Tussauds in London in February 2022, after the season two finale of Euphoria aired.
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Little Mix
Image Credit: Courtesy Madame Tussauds Madame Tussauds London added to its collection with Little Mix wax figures on July 28, 2021. Included was Jesy Nelson, who left the British girl group in December 2020.
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Ariana Grande
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Ariana Grande’s wax figure joined Madame Tussauds Hollywood’s A-list room on May 6, 2021.
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Zendaya
Image Credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Zendaya celebrates the unveiling of two new figures of herself at Madame Tussauds San Francisco on Nov. 21, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.
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Bruno Mars
Image Credit: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Bruno Mars was honoured with a Madame Tussauds figure on Oct. 8, 2015, in Las Vegas.
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Demi Lovato
Image Credit: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Hollywood Demi Lovato received the ultimate 23rd birthday gift from Madame Tussauds Hollywood: their own wax figure on August 17, 2015.
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Sam Smith
Image Credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Sam Smith showed some love to their new wax figure at its debut at the San Francisco Madame Tussaud’s on Aug. 10, 2015. The singer sat for sculptors for four hours for the initial statue, but had to pose again after their weight loss.
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Nicki Minaj
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Nicki Minaj was thrilled with her wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas, which was unveiiled on Aug. 4, 2015. The hip-hop star, who’s the first female rapper to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, is posing on all fours like in her “Anaconda” video. Minaj Instagrammed that the likeness “so iconic.”
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
Image Credit: Madame Tussauds/Splash News Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West wax figures from Madame Tussauds London “pose” for a selfie in front of Big Ben in London in August 2015.
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Miley Cyrus
Image Credit: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Madame Tussauds debuted their Miley Cyrus wax figure atop — what else? — a wrecking ball at The Venetian Las Vegas on March 9, 2015.
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Taylor Swift
Image Credit: Stuart Wilson/WireImage Taylor Swift’s image (sporting the cheerleader outfit from her “Shake It Off” video) was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London on Feb. 10, 2015.
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Beatles
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Instead of walking across Abbey Road, The Beatles wax figures took a stroll along the sand at Madame Tussauds in Orlando, Fla. In the display, Paul McCartney was decked out in flip-flops rather than going barefoot.
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Whitney Houston
Image Credit: Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Whitney Houston got a full tribute at Madame Tussauds in New York City when four wax figures of the late singer (reflecting various stages of her career) were simultaneously released on Feb. 7, 2013.
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Spice Girls
Image Credit: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images The Spice Girls posed with their life-size wax models at Madame Tussaud’s Rock Circus in London in December 1999. Scary (Melanie Brown), Posh (Victoria Beckham), Sporty (Melanie Chisholm) and Baby (Emma Bunton) were the first pop band combo to be modeled since The Beatles in 1964.
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Selena Gomez
Image Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds A short-shorts-wearing Selena Gomez was revealed at Madame Tussauds New York on Aug. 7, 2014, in New York City.
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Ross Lynch
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Austin & Ally star (and R5 singer) Ross Lynch dressed just like his wax figure — minus the leather jacket but right down to his pink skivvies at the unveiling of his figure at Madame Tussauds in Orlando.
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Rihanna
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo A colorful Rihanna wax figure — rocking red tresses and a purple trench — was showcased at Madame Tussauds London.
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Pitbull
Image Credit: Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images Pitbull checked out his wax figure’s assets at Madame Tussauds Orlando on May 29, 2015.
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P!nk
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo A wax replica of a high-flying P!nk was unveiled at Madame Tussauds New York on June 25, 2015.
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Pharrell Williams
Image Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds New York Hey, that’s my hat! Pharrell Williams adjusted his wax figure’s iconic topper at Madame Tussauds New York on April 1, 2015, in New York City.
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One Direction
Image Credit: Vincent Sandoval/WireImage One Direction’s wax figures (including Zayn Malik, who was still in the group at the time) were showcased at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood on Nov. 24, 2014.
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Olivia Newton John
Image Credit: Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Hollywood Olivia Newton-John posed side-by-side with her iconic character from ‘Grease’ immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds at the Flamingo Las Vegas on Aug. 9, 2014.
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Michael Jackson
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Michael Jackson is one of Madame Tussauds London’s most featured stars: There are 13 replicas of the King of Pop, including this likeness of his This Is It tour poster, which was revealed on July 9, 2009, as a celebration of his life and career.
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Madonna
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo A wax figure of Madonna — wearing a metallic leather corset and striking a pose from her “MDNA” tour — made a splash at Madame Tussauds London in 2012.
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Lorde
Image Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Hollywood Lorde got the wax treatment at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on May 7, 2015.
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Lady Gaga
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Lady Gaga’s wax likeness — wearing an elaborate Philip Treacy telephone hat — made her Little Monsters happy when it debuted at Madame Tussauds London in 2010. Seven other Gaga wax figures were also unveiled across the globe on the same day.
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Katy Perry
Image Credit: Jerod Harris/WireImage Katy Perry had a pose-off with her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas in Hollywood on Jan. 26, 2013.
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Justin Bieber
Image Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Justin Bieber showed his wax figure some love at Madame Tussauds in London, England, on March 15, 2011.
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Justin Timberlalke
Image Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Justin Timberlake’s wax figure was on display as Madame Tussauds New York hosted an interactive Super Bowl retrospective honoring iconic Super Bowl performances in New York City on Jan. 23, 2014.
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Jimi Hendrix
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is honored with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds London.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Danny Martindale/WireImage Jennifer Lopez’s wax figure — dressed in a replica of the outfit the singer wore in her official 2014 FIFA World Cup video for “We Are One” — premiered at Madame Tussauds in London on June 9, 2014.
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Freddie Mercury
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is featured at Madame Tussauds London.
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Ed Sheeran
Image Credit: REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/LANDOV Ed Sheeran investigated his wax doppelganger when it premiered at Madame Tussauds London on May 29, 2015. “It’s got a bulge, so it’s all good,” the singer quipped.
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Christina Aguilera
Image Credit: Fred Duval/FilmMagic Christina Aguilera’s glam wax figure was debuted at Madame Tussauds London in 2006.
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Carrie Underwood
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Carrie Underwood and her sparkly wax stand-in (in a replica of a dress the singer wore to the 2006 CMA Awards) met up at Madame Tussauds New York in 2008.
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Janis Joplin
Image Credit: Courtesy Madame Tussauds San Francisco It’s all about peace and love for Janis Joplin’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds San Francisco.
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Britney Spears
Image Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage Wearing a replica of her performance ensemble at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears’ wax figure worked the pole at Madame Tussauds in London when it was unveiled in March 2013.
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Jerry Garcia
Image Credit: Courtesy Madame Tussauds San Francisco A wax figure of Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia stands at Madame Tussauds San Francisco, the city where the legendary band got its start.
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Beyonce
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds San Francisco Beyonce’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds San Francisco struck a fierce pose.
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Alicia Keys
Image Credit: Getty Images Alicia Keys showed her wax figure some love at the unveiling at Madame Tussauds New York on June 28, 2011.
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Adele
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds San Francisco “It’s scary — they’ve even got my chin right,” Adele said of her wax figure at Madame Tussauds San Francisco.
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Elton John
Image Credit: Courtesy Madame Tussauds San Francisco Looking ready to hit the stage in a sparkly blue suit, Elton John’s wax figure is posed near a piano at Madame Tussauds San Francisco.
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Tupac Shakur
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Tupac Shakur is immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
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Tim McGraw
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas A wax Tim McGraw — and his cowboy hat — is featured at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
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Prince
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Prince’s wax figure reigns at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
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Stevie Wonder
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Stevie Wonder’s wax figure is seated at the keys at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
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Lenny Kravitz
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Lenny Kravitz’s wax figure slings his axe at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
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James Brown
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Soul man James Brown’s wax figure is showcased at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
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Celine Dion
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas A golden Celine Dion — whose residency is a fixture in Sin City — greets visitors (or at least her wax figure does) at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
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