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Rihanna is no stranger to being honored by Madame Tussauds, the famous wax museum that showcases lifelike replicas of celebrities and historical figures. The Barbadian singer has had several wax figures made in her likeness, depicting her various looks and styles over the years.
But her latest wax tribute is perhaps the most memorable one, as it captures the moment when she stunned the world with her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance and announcement.
On Thursday (February 8), Madame Tussauds Orlando unveiled its newest wax figure of Rihanna, featuring her iconic outfit from the Super Bowl Halftime Show that took place on February 4, 2024. The figure wears a sparkling silver bodysuit, matching boots, and a long black coat, accessorized with a microphone and a belly chain.
The figure also showcases Rihanna’s baby bump, which she revealed to the millions of viewers during her show-stopping performance. The “We Found Love” singer confirmed that she was expecting her second child with her longtime partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, who joined her on stage for a duet of their hit song “Fashion Killa”.
The wax figure is a testament to Rihanna’s impact and influence on the music industry, as well as her personal life. The 35-year-old singer has been one of the most successful and versatile artists of her generation, winning nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards. She has also ventured into fashion, beauty, and philanthropy, launching her own brands Fenty Beauty, Fenty x Savage, and Fenty Skin, as well as her Clara Lionel Foundation, which supports education and emergency response programs around the world.
Rihanna’s fans, who call themselves the Navy, were thrilled to see the wax tribute, and took to social media to express their admiration and congratulations. Many of them praised the wax figure for its accuracy and resemblance to the real Rihanna, while others commented on how beautiful and glowing she looked during her pregnancy.
Rihanna herself has not yet reacted to the wax tribute, but she has previously expressed her appreciation for Madame Tussauds’ work. In 2010, when her first wax figure was unveiled in Washington D.C., she tweeted: “2day I saw myself in wax! It was so cool! I think it’s pretty accurate, except the eyebrows coulda been bushier.”
The wax figure of Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show look will be on display at Madame Tussauds Orlando, along with other wax figures of celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, and Barack Obama. Visitors can pose and take pictures with the figures, and learn more about their lives and achievements.
