Simu Liu Poses with Wax Figures of Himself at Madame Tussauds

The Shang-Chi star had a 'sexually arousing experience' meeting his two lifelike wax figures.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a wax figure wearing a powder-blue Versace suit, capturing the intricate details and luxurious textures of the fabric and accessories in dramatic, high-contrast studio lighting.The meticulous craftsmanship of Simu Liu's wax figures at Madame Tussauds showcases the museum's ability to immortalize Hollywood stars in stunning, high-fashion detail.Today in Orlando

Actor Simu Liu recently visited Madame Tussauds to see the two new wax figures of himself that will be on display at the museum's locations in New York City and Orlando, Florida. Liu posed with the figures, which are styled after his looks at the 2023 Barbie LA premiere and the 2024 People's Choice Awards, and described the experience as 'the most surreal, weird and sexually arousing'.

Why it matters

Madame Tussauds is known for creating incredibly lifelike wax figures of celebrities, and having two figures made of himself is a major honor for Simu Liu, who has quickly risen to fame in recent years as the star of the hit Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

The details

The wax figures were created by a team of 20 studio artists who took over 200 precise measurements and reference photos of Liu during a detailed sitting session. The artists then crafted a clay model, created a wax cast, and applied layers of oil-based paint to replicate Liu's skin tones before inserting human hair strand by strand and carefully styling it. One figure will be displayed in the New York City Madame Tussauds location, styled after Liu's 2023 Barbie premiere look, while the other will be in Orlando, styled after his 2024 People's Choice Awards outfit.

  • On April 2, 2026, Simu Liu visited Madame Tussauds to see his new wax figures for the first time.
  • The wax figures will go on display at the Madame Tussauds locations in New York City and Orlando, Florida later this month.

The players

Simu Liu

A 36-year-old Canadian actor best known for his starring role in the Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Madame Tussauds

A famous wax museum chain that creates incredibly lifelike wax figures of celebrities and other public figures.

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What they’re saying

“bonjour @madametussauds thank you for the most surreal, weird and sexually arousing experience”

— Simu Liu

“Oh s---! Bro, that is . . . wow. Wow, wow, wow, okay. That's wild. Oh my God.”

— Simu Liu

What’s next

The two Simu Liu wax figures will be available for visitors to view at the Madame Tussauds locations in New York City and Orlando, Florida later this month.

The takeaway

Simu Liu's experience of seeing his incredibly lifelike wax figures at Madame Tussauds highlights the museum's remarkable ability to capture the precise details and likeness of celebrities, cementing Liu's status as a rising star in Hollywood.