New Beyoncé Wax Figure at Grevin Wax Museum in Paris Leaves Fans Baffled, Accusing of Whitewashing

Beyoncé has one of the most recognizable faces globally, but capturing her likeness in wax seems to be a formidable task. The Grévin Wax Museum in Paris revealed a new wax figure of the singer that has left fans bewildered.

The wax figure is dressed in a sparkling, low-cut silver bodysuit, paired with rhinestone-encrusted fishnet tights and a silver shawl draped over its arms. This outfit appears inspired by the metallic looks Beyoncé has worn during her Renaissance tour. The figure’s long brown wig is styled in a classic crimped look, and the makeup features a smoky eye.

However, despite these detailed touches, the face of the wax figure is strikingly unrecognizable. Fans quickly took to social media to express their confusion and disappointment. One user, taylorsantihero, remarked, "Baby that's Shakira." Luvkeyshan added, "Who is that white woman cus that's not Beyoncé -." Sydneysageee noted, "I stared at it too long tryna find Beyoncé and found Michael Jackson….." Another user, _TanyaMaraj, questioned, "This supposed to be WHO???" Giuzita lamented, "Whose face is that 😭 what did they do to you queen b? 😭"

Fans are comparing the wax figure to Mariah Carey, Anita, Becky, Shakira, and Michael Jackson, with one user humorously suggesting the figure looks more like Taylor Swift, commenting on the light appearance of the figure's skin. Mslauralovely_ quipped, "girl this is taylor..."

This isn't the first time a Beyoncé waxwork has caused a stir. Earlier this year, a wax figure in Blackpool featuring an unusually thick neck also upset fans. Some critiques included accusations of white-washing, a recurring issue with wax figures of the singer.