Madame Tussauds unveils incredible waxwork of Idris Elba

Actor, activist and musician Idris Elba OBE finally has a waxwork, and we have to say, it's one of the best we've ever set eyes on!

Unveiled on Friday 19th December, Hijack actor Idris posed for photos alongside his lifelike figure at Madame Tussauds London, with the similarities striking.

Idris, who grew up in Hackney in East London, worked alongside the museum's expert artists to create the waxwork, with his figure wearing a red-carpet-ready outfit first worn by Idris in July 2024, when he met with King Charles during an event about addressing youth violent crime.

The monochrome blue Eve of Winston suit was designed by Idris himself, with the long-sleeved version crafted for the Madame Tussauds London figure. The look is complete with patent Christian Louboutin dress shoes, which were donated by Idris himself specially for his Madame Tussauds London figure to wear.

Idris said: “It’s truly an honour to be recognised in this way and even more special to know this other version of me will be standing tall in London. So, even when I'm away, a part of me is always at home. The process has been fascinating. It’s not dissimilar to prepping for a movie role – working with talented artists to flesh out the character, getting the costume just right, but this time it’s for me! It’s really surreal to see another version of me standing in Madame Tussauds London, it feels like a full circle moment.”

Steve Blackburn, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, added: “Idris is a Londoner through and through. While his extraordinary talent has taken him on a journey from Hackney to Hollywood, he has never forgotten his roots – always giving back to the city that raised him and using his voice to fight for a better future for all.

“It’s a privilege to be able to create Idris’ first-ever figure right here in London, where it all began. His collaboration has been invaluable, and we’re delighted to see his reaction to the finished figure.”

Where is the Idris Elba waxwork?

From Friday 19th December 2025, Idris' waxwork will stand in in Madame Tussauds London’s iconic Awards Party zone, alongside the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Harry Styles, Zendaya, Dwayne Johnson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Lady Gaga.

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