This Black History month, Rihanna is making her presence felt in more ways than one. Not only is the Bad Gal due to perform during halftime at the upcoming Super Bowl this weekend, but she’s also got a new wax figure that made its debut in New York City earlier this week. Of course, this isn’t her first time being brought to life by the visionaries over at Madame Tussauds. However, it is arguably the most iconic outfit we’ve seen her in.
As Billboard notes, the historic museum shared the news on Tuesday (February 7). This time around, we’ll see the 34-year-old wearing her gown from the 2018 Met Gala. She co-chaired the party alongside Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, and Amal Clooney. The event’s theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, and wore an elaborate design by Margiela.
Her look consisted of a beaded corset minidress and a matching robe. For accessories, Rihanna donned an unmissable crucifix necklace and a papal bishop’s hat. To this day, the glamorous outfit is still a favourite – as are countless other past Met Gala fashion statements made by the ANTI singer.
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New Rihanna wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York – Glow Gala room.
The figure wears Ri’s 2018 Met Gala dress with the matching robe and mitre. One of her most iconic looks!
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On Wednesday (February 8), Madame Tussauds New York unveiled the new wax figure. It now lives in the museum’s Glow Gala Room. The LED lights hidden throughout her clothing allow Rih to perfectly fit in with the neon-themed section. In a statement, manager Joerg Hanel explained his excitement over the new statue.
“Rihanna is sure to make history with her upcoming live show this Sunday,” he gushed. “The timing is perfect for us to reveal her new figure exclusively at Madame Tussauds New York where fans can admire and pose with the icon.” Aside from the 2018 Met Gala recreation, the franchise’s Orlando location will also reportedly release a Super Bowl-themed RiRi later this year.
Of course, the “Rude Boy” hitmaker isn’t the only celebrity the wax workers are honouring as of late. Earlier this month, Beyoncé’s latest recreation came out. Although it obviously looks better than past iterations, many social media users agree that something is still off. See for yourself here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
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