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Winnie Harlow Becomes First Vitiligo Figure at Madame Tussauds New York

Revealed on World Vitiligo Day after an eight-to-12-month creation process, her wax likeness honors her mission to expand beauty diversity

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Winnie Harlow Unveils Her Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds New York On World Vitiligo Day. (Image Credits: AP)

Overview

  • Winnie Harlow unveiled her wax figure on June 25 at Madame Tussauds New York in a mirrored gold ensemble to mark World Vitiligo Day.
  • The statue is the first by Madame Tussauds to represent a celebrity with vitiligo, joining icons like Beyoncé and Priyanka Chopra in Times Square.
  • Artists spent eight to 12 months and took 200 measurements to capture the evolving patterns of her skin condition with precise detail.
  • At the unveiling, Harlow described the figure as a celebration of difference and reiterated her commitment to inclusivity in the fashion industry.
  • Outside of her modeling career, Harlow announced her engagement to NBA star Kyle Kuzma in February and the couple are now planning their wedding.