It’s always a hit-or-miss moment when celebrities see their wax figure for the first time. Drew Barrymore recently joined the ranks of stars immortalized in wax with her unveiling at Madame Tussauds.
Sharing the reveal on her Instagram, the actress couldn’t contain her excitement, even playfully strutting around her wax twin. But fans? Well, they’re a little torn.
Barrymore’s wax figure is shown wearing a vibrant, flowy, multicolored dress.
An outfit choice that some felt didn’t quite capture her everyday vibe. The actress herself had fun with the moment, captioning her post with, “One of me is cute… but 2 though?”
Her enthusiasm was contagious, and the comment section quickly filled with fans voicing their opinions.
“I feel like wax figures are always a little off, but this one is SO spot on,” one fan gushed.
Others seemed equally impressed, with one claiming, “This is the first wax figure that is legit.”
Another chimed in with, “Madame Tussauds did a phenomenal job. It’s uncanny. Congratulations, Drew!”
Founded in the 1800s by Marie Tussaud, Madame Tussauds has become the world’s go-to destination for life-sized celebrity wax figures.
While some figures are so lifelike they leave visitors doing double takes, others… well, they miss the mark.
Over the years, we’ve seen some wax statues sparking debate, from Beyoncé’s underwhelming likeness to the uproar over Cristiano Ronaldo’s wax figure. But this time, Drew’s figure is stirring a mix of praise and critique.
For every fan who was awestruck, others were left scratching their heads.
“The outfit is an odd choice, but the figure looks great,” one user commented, highlighting what seemed to be a common point of confusion.
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“I don’t know why they dressed her wax likeness that way — she’s a regular gal,” another remarked, perhaps expecting a more casual look.
The reactions didn’t stop at just the outfit.
Some fans felt the likeness wasn’t as spot-on as others claimed. “Look alike Maggie Smith,” a fan quipped, suggesting that the figure bore a stronger resemblance to the iconic British actress known for her role as Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter.
Another took it a step further, mistaking the wax figure for Justine Bateman!
Even Drew’s fans couldn’t help but notice a curious detail.
“Why is the wax figure taller than you!?” one observer pointed out. Others agreed, with some stating they simply preferred the real Drew.
“I prefer the real one,” one commenter wrote, summing up a sentiment many felt.
Madame Tussauds, on the other hand, couldn’t be prouder of their work.
Their official comment on the post confirmed their excitement, stating, “We are in LOVE.”
Whether they nailed it or not is still up for debate. But one thing is for sure: Drew’s figure is getting a lot of attention.
After seeing the figure myself, I have to agree with those saying it really does resemble Drew.
It actually made me do a double take. The details, from her facial features to the way they captured her bright smile, are impressively lifelike. Sure, the outfit might be up for debate, but there’s no question they did a solid job.
So, did they nail it, or did they fail it?
With fans divided, the debate rages on. Some say it’s one of the best wax figures to date, while others aren’t quite convinced.
Either way, Drew Barrymore’s new wax twin is making waves, and that’s exactly what Madame Tussauds is known for — sparking conversation, one wax figure at a time.
