Overview
- Elba’s wax figure was unveiled on Dec. 19 at Madame Tussauds London, drawing immediate viral attention.
- In a video from the event, Elba held his smartphone to the waxwork’s face and the device unlocked via Face ID.
- He then FaceTimed his mother, who reacted with “Oh my God!” as onlookers laughed at the realistic likeness.
- The figure wears a monochrome blue suit from Elba’s own label with Christian Louboutin shoes, matching an outfit he reportedly wore to meet King Charles in 2024.
- Fans on social media praised the craftsmanship, with posts claiming the figure looks more like Idris Elba than Idris Elba.