Madame Tussauds unveils 13 new Taylor Swifts
The disparate dummies immortalise the various looks from the superstar's record-breaking Eras Tour, which kicked ended in December 2024.
The figures will appear in 13 cities across four continents, marking this the largest multi-figure launch in Madame Tussauds' 250-year history.
A press release for the exhibit explains that the aim is to "make guests feel as if they've stepped on stage at Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour".
Created by a team of more than 40 artists over 14 months, the 13 figures don memorable stage looks from the tour that fans will instantly recognise.
Images released on launch day reveal the Madame Tussauds figures in Hollywood, Las Vegas, New York, Orlando and Nashville, which celebrate five of Taylor's most beloved album eras from the lilac Nicole + Felicia embellished ball gown to the gold-fringed Roberto Cavalli minidress.
Madame Tussauds global brand director Laura Sheard shared: "The phenomenal success of her record-smashing tour is the perfect moment for Madame Tussauds to immortalise with 13 figures - Taylor's lucky number - across four continents to ensure we're reaching as many fans as possible. We just know they are going to love it as much as we do."
Swift's first Madam Tussauds wax figure was unveiled in New York City in 2010.
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