What is better than one Idris Elba? Two of them. Even if one of them is made of wax!
Believe it or not, the DJ who moonlights as a sexy actor did not have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds. But the museum in London rectified their wrong and molded a life-size candle in his image. It even has his charming smile, but that is not all they have in common.
The London native 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.”
The other version of him is standing in his personal Christian Louboutin dress shoes, and is wearing an Eve of Winston suit that he designed.
The sculptors did such a spot-on likeness that the people of London will think he is always there with them, even if he is on the other side of the pond doing what he does best.
Ladies, the wax figure is on display now, so you can pose with him and pretend you are with the real thing. It is not as good, but it is pretty close.
Talking about posing, to see him pose with the six James Bond statues, then click here.