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Strike a Pose and Sashay Down the Rainbow Runway with Mama Ru

  • Tuesday August 17th 2021

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It’s time to ‘sissy that walk’ down Madame Tussauds Las Vegas’ Rainbow Runway. RuPaul revealed a new wax figure at the must-see attraction on the Las Vegas Strip. The all-new experience invites guests to ‘meet’ and take cues from the most commercially successful drag queen of all time, RuPaul.

This is the second time RuPaul has been honored with a wax figure. The first was revealed in 2000 at Madame Tussauds New York and made history as the first drag queen wax figure created by Madame Tussauds North America. RuPaul says his new figure is important for a different reason, “It’s special because I’m doing this one out of drag. This is my male persona, which in recent years has become just a famous as my drag persona.”

To create RuPaul’s figure more than 200 measurements were taken during a “sitting” to ensure Madame Tussauds Las Vegas captures every unique detail. His eyes, hair and skin were each color matched by studio artists and were used as a reference during the creation of his figure. Guests who visit Madame Tussauds Las Vegas will experience “Mama Ru” deliver an exclusive abridged masterclass as they sashay down the illuminated Rainbow Runway in the ultimate catwalk moment.

The American actor, model, singer, songwriter, television personality and author is widely known as the executive producer and host of the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race, for which he received five Primetime Emmy Awards. RuPaul was also included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

Madame Tussauds wishes a ‘condragulations’ to RuPaul on his latest figure and all he has accomplished. Glamazon's can get ready for their trip down the Rainbow Runway by booking their tickets now. 

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