{"id":402714,"date":"2026-01-12T09:41:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/402714\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:41:20","slug":"zendayas-10th-wax-figure-debuts-at-madame-tussauds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/402714\/","title":{"rendered":"Zendaya&#8217;s 10th Wax Figure Debuts At Madame Tussauds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbls.com\/news\/zendayas-eldest-sister-says-she-feels-pushed-out-by-the-family\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zendaya\u2019s<\/a> 10th Madame Tussauds figure has arrived.<\/p>\n<p>The unveiling at Madame Tussauds New York, which took place on January 6, shows Zendaya\u2019s new figure inspired by the look she wore to the Dune: Part Two fan event in Mexico City.<\/p>\n<p>The couture-style design is accented with ostrich-effect leather detailing, a sleek slit skirt, and sparkling jewelry. Her engagement ring from Tom Holland is also on display, marking a special time period for the actress.<\/p>\n<p>The latest clay sculpture marks Zendaya\u2019s 10th Madame Tussauds figure. Her first figures were revealed in 2015 in Orlando and San Francisco following a sitting where studio artists took hundreds of measurements and reference photos.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A new wax figure of Zendaya has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds New York.<\/p>\n<p>The new figure is inspired by the look she wore to the \u201cDune: Part Two\u201d\u00a0fan event in Mexico City. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NI1WocVqZe\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/NI1WocVqZe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Variety (@Variety) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Variety\/status\/2008918482998497330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madametussauds.com\/new-york\/information\/news\/zendaya-joins-the-a-list-at-madame-tussauds-new-york\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Per the press release<\/a>, each figure is sculpted in clay before multiple layers of oil-based paint are applied to achieve a glowing, natural complexion. As with every Madame Tussauds figure, the artistry behind Zendaya\u2019s likeness comes from a meticulous, year-long process carried out by a team of 20 highly skilled artists. The creation process blends centuries-old craftsmanship with today\u2019s most advanced techniques.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZendaya has earned her place among today\u2019s most recognizable and respected stars,\u201d said Tiago Mogadouro, General Manager of Madame Tussauds New York. \u201cThis figure is a tribute to her lasting impact on both entertainment and fashion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans took to social media to call out the spot-on resemblance of the figure and the Challengers actress. \u201cThe new zendaya wax figure looks more of Zendaya than Zendaya herself,\u201d one person wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Jabz_CFC\/status\/2009267303230095479\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat wax figure is uncannily Zendaya,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Israel_Udo1\/status\/2009263273942597830\" rel=\"nofollow\">another posted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One user co-signed, \u201cThey nailed it. Zendaya\u2019s presence is hard to capture, but this one actually does her justice. When a wax figure looks that accurate, you know the star power is real, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/icecyclone\/status\/2008919077650100542\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Zendaya\u2019s 10th Madame Tussauds figure has arrived. 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