Madame Tussauds doubles up its Angela Bassett figures

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Madame Tussauds Orlando has introduced a wax figure of Angela Bassett to its lineup at the Icon Park attraction. The actress came face-to-face with her likeness there.

Her new figure wears a black and gold jumpsuit, selected by Bassett star and inspired by the red-carpet look — a FARM Rio “Sunny Mood” V-neck sequined number — she sported for the Los Angeles premiere of “The Book of Clarence” in 2023.

“They got it right, it’s just beautiful,” said Bassett, who grew up in St. Petersburg.  “To have a career that has brought me two wax figures at Madame Tussauds is kind of humbling.”

Bassett praised the figure overall, but got down to details in a video released by Madame Tussauds.

“I love her lips. I love the lip color. They got that right,” she said. “I love the eyes. I remember when we were choosing the eyes. I have very dark eyeballs but they got that right.”

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Bassett met with the Tussauds creative team, including sculptors, colorists, hair experts and stylists, who took approximately 200 measurements and reference photos to re-create her likeness. This is her second figure for the company. The first one stands at Madame Tussauds Hollywood in California.

“Angela was hands-on throughout the process, from selecting the perfect look to reviewing early details of the figure,” said Madame Tussauds Orlando General Manager Paul Gould. “That level of involvement always makes the figure even more lifelike and personal and we can’t wait for guests.”

After meeting herself, Bassett mingled in the attraction, interacting with figures for Morgan Freeman, Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga, her co-star on “American Horror Story.”

Bassett’s screen credits include “Black Panther,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Malcolm X,” “Waiting to Exhale,” “American Horror Story” and “9-1-1,” which ABC recently renewed for a ninth season.

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