Seeing double: Celebrity wax figures join the selfie game
Madame Tussauds in London has unveiled a new wax figure of Kim Kardashian, which takes selfies against changing location backdrops. Fan Alex Cameron shows his appreciation.
(Tabatha Fireman / Getty Images)What’s better than a selfie? That’d be a selfie taken with yourselfie -- sculpted in wax.
Around the world, celebrity wax figures are giving stars and their fans a chance to get up close and personal. The results can be quite meta ...
Fan Helen Smith poses for a selfie with the wax figure of Kim Kardashian at Madame Tussauds in London.
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The wax figure of Kim Kardashian with paparazzi as the backdrop at Madame Tussauds in London.
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Fans Lucy Jenner, left, and Helen Smith pose for a selfie with the wax figure of Kim Kardashian at Madame Tussauds in London.
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Sandra Bullock’s wax figure was unveiled on July 10, 2015, at Madame Tussauds in Washington, D.C.
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A wax figure of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was presented at Panoptikum in Hamburg, Germany, on July 1, 2015. The wax figure of the British monarch was the latest addition to the wax figure museum.
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Singer Ed Sheeran unveils his never-before-seen wax figure at Madame Tussauds in New York City.
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Fan Kathryn Richardson takes a selfie with a wax figure of actress Jennifer Lawrence, dressed as the character Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” film franchise, at Madame Tussauds in London.
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Sandra Bullock’s wax figure makes its New York debut in time for the actress’ 50th birthday, at Madame Tussauds on July 23, 2014, in New York City.
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British singer Olly Murs checks out his wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, England.
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A life-size wax model of Pope Francis is presented by the Musée Grévin in front of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris during Easter celebrations on April 2, 2015. The Grévin was founded in 1882 and is one of the oldest wax museum in Europe.
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Madame Tussauds debuts its Miley Cyrus wax figure atop a wrecking ball at the Venetian Las Vegas.
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Actor Jon Hamm takes a selfie as he unveils Don Draper’s wax figure during “Mad Men’s” final season at Madame Tussauds New York.
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Ricky Martin meets his wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Sydney, Australia.
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Madame Tussauds unveils a new wax figure of Beyoncé at Regent’s Park on Aug. 20, 2014, in London.
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Recording artist Pharrell Williams unveils his wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York on April 1, 2015.
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood unveils a wax figure of actress Cate Blanchett at TCL Chinese Theatre on Feb. 19, 2015, in Hollywood.
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Jimmy Fallon, second from left, the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” joins Madame Tussauds to debut wax figures of himself on March 27, 2015, in New York City.
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A wax figure of Taylor Swift is unveiled at Madame Tussauds on Feb. 10, 2015, in London.
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A photographer takes an image as Madame Tussauds New York officially unveils a wax figure of actress Anne Hathaway on Nov. 13, 2014.
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On display at Madame Tussauds New York are wax figures of members of the British royal family: Prince Harry, left, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
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Olivia Newton-John takes a selfie with her wax self at the Flamingo Las Vegas.
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Actor Zachary Levi poses alongside a Madame Tussauds Hollywood Marvel wax figure during the “Guardians of the Galaxy” premiere on July 21, 2014, in Hollywood.
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The wax likeness of actress Angelina Jolie, center, is unveiled at the Musée Grévin in Paris on July 3, 2014. She’s flanked by French actress Laetitia Casta, left, and Jolie’s husband, actor Brad Pitt.
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Wax figures of David and Victoria Beckham are unveiled at Madame Tussauds on June 19, 2014, in London.
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Colorist Clare Galvin adds finishing touches as Madame Tussauds unveils a new look for Jennifer Lopez’s wax likeness at the London museum on June 9, 2014.
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Sierra, left, China Anne and Lauryn McClain of the McClain sisters attend the unveiling of One Direction’s wax figures at Madame Tussauds on Nov. 24, 2014, in Hollywood.
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