Hollywood star Idris Elba has been immortalised in wax, with his first-ever figure unveiled at the world-famous Madame Tussauds attraction on Baker Street in London.
A 'Surreal' Moment for the London-Born Star
The 53-year-old actor, best known for roles in The Wire and Luther, looked both delighted and stunned as he posed beside his incredibly lifelike doppelganger. Idris described the experience as "really surreal", adding that it felt like a "full circle moment" to see another version of himself standing in the capital.
"It's truly an honour to be recognised in this way," Elba said. "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 Figure's Meticulous Details and Royal Connection
The waxwork's creation was a meticulous process that took several months, with Elba collaborating closely with the attraction's artists. He compared the intensive preparation to getting ready for a movie role, working with talented individuals to perfect every detail.
The figure is dressed in a precise replica of the suit Elba wore for a significant meeting with King Charles III in July 2024. Completing the elegant ensemble is a pair of patent Christian Louboutin dress shoes, which the actor personally donated to the museum for the display.
Joining the A-List in the Awards Party Zone
Steve Blackburn, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, stated it was a "privilege" to create Elba's first figure in the city where his career began. The actor's wax double now stands in the attraction's glitzy Awards Party Zone.
There, he joins an array of other celebrity figures, including:
- Gillian Anderson
- Timothée Chalamet
- Harry Styles
- Zendaya
- Lady Gaga
Beyond his screen work, Idris Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016 for his services to drama. He is also the driving force behind the 2024 'Don't Stop Your Future' campaign, which tackles serious youth violence and knife crime in the UK—a cause he has discussed directly with the King on two occasions.
