Few things are quite as bewildering as a wax figure.
Ever since Marie Tussaud put her first creation on display back in 1835, these oddities have kept us enraptured. Lost somewhere in the uncanny valley, the immobile interpretations of our favorite celebrities and public figures are, at best, just lifelike enough to have us gaze in wonder. And at worst? Well, let's just say that there's a reason the horror film House of Wax exists. When these babies go wrong, they really go wrong.
With 26 locations across the globe, Madame Tussauds has been unveiling wax figures of stars for years now, offering fans everywhere an opportunity to get up close and personal with famous people they'd otherwise never be able to get anywhere near. And based off what some of these fans do when posing for photos with certain figures, that's probably a good thing. (Don't believe us? Look no further than the pics taken with Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" video replica.)
If visiting a wax museum isn't possible for you right now, we've got you covered. Check out some of the wildest celebrity wax figures ever put on display below!
Shine bright like a diamond RiRi! The Grammy winner's wax figure makes her debut at Madame Tussauds New York before her 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance.
The "Juice" singer was feelin' good as hell when she unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
The singer-songwriter's Madame Tussauds Wax Figure, which is housed in Berlin, is unlike any other's in that you can literally lie next to it for a snuggle-worthy photo opp.
Social media users were quick to critique the statue after it was unveiled at Madame Tussauds London.
The Isn't It Romantic actress strikes a pose next to her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York.
We're saying thank you, next to this eerily accurate wax figure of the pop star, which was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Berlin, Germany.
Check out these wax figures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Don't be fooled! This is not actually KoKo.
The actor's Aquaman alter-ego makes waves at Madame Tussauds Orlando.
The figure looked identical to the British star, including his guitar and flannel shirt.
The Grammy nominee celebrates the DJ Experience launch at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
This Madame Tussauds wax figure of Bey looks way more like Bey.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star hangs out with her doppelganger.
Hey girl, it's Ryan Gosling's look-alike!
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star meets her doppelganger.
Seeing double! The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 actress mimics her wax twin at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
Laverne Cox
The actress helps unveil her Madame Tussauds wax figure in Hollywood, California.
The Victoria's Secret model poses with her wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Shanghai, China.
Jason Derulo
The singer jumps with his wax figure at its unveiling at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
The basketball star dribbles with his wax counterpart at Madame Tussauds in San Francisco.
The pop star's wax image models Christmas attire at Madame Tussauds in Berlin.
The Australian singer gives a kiss to his wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Orlando.
The "Hello" singer is recreated at Madame Tussauds in London.
Madame Tussauds in Hollywood shows their wax version of the actress.
This Angelina Jolie wax figure is dressed similar to what she wore at the BAFTA Awards in London in February 2014.
Jon Hamm twinning with his wax look-alike at Madame Tussauds in New York.
The British actor stands next to his identical wax twin at Madame Tussauds in London.
J.Lo gets another wax figure of herself at Madame Tussauds in New York.
One Direction fans wipe away tears following the news of the departure of Zayn Malik from One Direction on March 31, 2015 in London, England.
Madame Tussauds does it again! Viewers can't help but "focus" on this superstar's wax figure.