Prince William and Prince Harry revealed a statue of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in London on July 1, 2021. The statue by Ian Rank-Broadley, a British sculptor, was showcased in the newly designed Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace. This commemoration took place on what would have been Lady Di's 60th birthday.
Another memorial statue titled 'Innocent Victims,' showcasing Diana and her partner Dodi Fayed, was exhibited at the upscale Harrods department store in London. Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods and Dodi's father, commissioned the statue in 2005. It stood there until 2018.
A sculpture of Prince William, created by Daniel Druet, can be observed at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London.
A statue of Melania Trump in Rozno, near the former First Lady's hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. The resemblance is... uncanny?
The bust of the renowned soccer star was unveiled during the renaming of Funchal Airport in Madeira, his birthplace, to Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo.
There is a statue of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, exhibited in a business park located in Budapest, Hungary.
Brazilian violinist Mauricio Vivet is pictured alongside a statue of pop icon Michael Jackson in the Santa Marta favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A statue of Harvey Weinstein, the film mogul who is now notorious for his sex crimes, is spotted on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. He reclines on a "casting couch" in his infamous robe.
A wax figure of the ex-President of the United States having its hair styled at a museum in Madrid, Spain.
A statue made of papier-mâché showcasing the deceased soccer legend Diego Maradona is exhibited in Naples, Italy.
A wax replica of the leader of North Korea displayed at a wax museum in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China.
A sculpture titled 'Siren' by artist Marc Quinn, featuring British model Kate Moss, is displayed at the British Museum in London.
Terracotta busts depicting the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, on exhibit at Fifield House Farm in Windsor, England.
A President John F. Kennedy wax figure is on display at the Hall of Presidents Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Artist Rob Pruitt's 'The Andy Monument' seen in New York City.
Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dodi Fayed's father, also erected a statue of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage, the home ground of English soccer club Fulham.
Zitiste, Serbia showcases a statue portraying Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa.
The soccer celebrity stands next to his child in front of his statue in Funchal, Madeira, where he was born.
Wax replicas of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, members of Beatles, displayed at a museum in Liverpool, England.
The actor stands beside a life-size sculpture of himself in Brussels, Belgium.
A sculpture of Winston Churchill stands at Parliament Square, London.
The actor poses beside a statue of himself at the Kustendorf Film and Music Festival, located in Mokra Gora, Serbia.
Arnie unveils a statue of himself striking a bodybuilding pose in Thal, Austria, where his childhood home has been transformed into a museum.
The deceased soccer star alongside his statue at Boca Juniors' museum located in La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A statue of the deceased Beatle, discovered in Havana, Cuba.
The commemorative statue of Oscar Wilde in the central area of London's theater district.
David Beckham, the British soccer icon, is captured standing beside his sculpture at Legends Plaza, located in Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles.
In Rome, Italy, there is a wax figure depicting Silvio Berlusconi, the former prime minister of Italy, created by artists Antonio Garullo (R) and Mario Ottocento (L).
On September 14, 2014, a statue honoring the deceased British singer was revealed in Camden Town, London, England.
Located in Montreux, Switzerland, this statue depicts Queen's iconic front man.
Sculptor Andy Edwards crafted lifelike bronze statues of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon, in their hometown of Liverpool.
The 'Forever Marilyn' statue, created by Seward Johnson, portrays the late actress and has been exhibited in various locations, such as Palm Springs, California.
This is the Elvis Presley statue owned by Andrea Holmes Lugar. The tribute to the "King" can be seen in Memphis, Tennessee, his former home.
The statue of the country music star is located on the lawn of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee.
On April 6, 2018, the actor stands before the Rocky statue in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This statue of the "King of Pop," standing at 2 meters (6.5 ft) tall, was exhibited in the Swiss village of Regensdorf, close to Zurich.
Sculptor Cao Chong-en created this statue depicting the legendary martial artist in Hong Kong.
The greatest basketball player of all time has a statue at the Chicago Bulls' home, the United Center.
The sculpture is located at Merrion Square Park, in front of Oscar Wilde's family home in Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland. It is a part of The Oscar Wilde Memorial.
A homage to the renowned actor is located at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California.
There is a statue of Chuck Berry, a pioneer of rock n' roll, located in University City, Missouri.
At the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica, there stands a statue of the renowned reggae icon, complete with his treasured guitar and soccer ball, showcasing his passion for both music and the sport.
This statue honoring the renowned guitarist is located in Seattle where he was born.
A bronze statue of Babe Ruth, the baseball legend, can be found outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Ruth was born in Pigtown, Baltimore.
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is home to this statue of the first African-American person to participate in Major League Baseball.
This artwork, named 'Coup de tête' ("Head Butt"), was created by Adel Abdessemed and portrays the infamous headbutt that Zinedine Zidane, a former French soccer star, delivered to Marco Materazzi, an Italian player, during the 2006 World Cup Final. The sculpture has been exhibited in various places, such as Doha, Qatar.
On February 11, 2004, a 4-m (14-ft) bronze statue of the ex-NBA player was revealed at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
On January 16, 2017, this statue of the renowned British vocalist was revealed at The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
Italian artist Marco Zeno crafted this statue, which resides in the gardens of Montreux Palace located in Montreux, Switzerland.
Sir Alex Ferguson's statue at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium is a testament to his remarkable 26-year tenure as team manager. Few can claim such an honor in their respective clubs.
This sculpture of the lead singer of Nirvana, created by Randi Hubbard, was exhibited at Aberdeen Museum of History in 2014, located in Aberdeen, Washington. Interestingly, it bears a striking resemblance to the then-drummer, Dave Grohl.
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The famous Paris wax museum Musée Grévin showed off its new wax representation of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the fall of 2023. Unfortunately, it didn't get the reaction they were hoping for, as fans were quick to point out that the statue's skin was much lighter than Johnson's. The wrestler-turned-actor is of Samoan and Black Nova Scotian descent, and the museum was accused of "white-washing" by social media users. Johnson addressed the controversy by sharing a video in which comedian James Andre Jefferson makes fun of the statue, dragging the wax artist for "making The Rock look like David Beckham." Johnson commented, “I knew my boy @jamesjeffersonj had this Rock wax statue in his roasting crosshair.” He continued, “For the record, I’m going to have my team reach out to our friends at Grevin Museum, in Paris France so we can work at ‘updating’ my wax figure here with some important details and improvements - starting with my skin color."
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and his sudden and tragic death along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in 2020 devastated the sporting community. On February 8, 2024, an enormous statue worthy of his towering presence was unveiled in an emotional ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The stadium is the home of the Lakers, the team Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with. The date of the unveiling carries significance for both Kobe and Gianna. Kobe wore the numbers 24 and 8 during his career, while Gianna wore the number 2 when she played, hence the date 2/8/24.
On April 21, when the late Queen would have turned 98, hundreds of people gathered outside a library in Oakham, England, to see the unveiling of a statue of her majesty. The bronze monument shows Elizabeth II with her beloved corgis.
Sculptures have long served as a unique and timeless way to pay homage in a world dominated by technology. Whether it's a tribute to an iconic figure or a memorial for a late legend, statues have stood as a testament to their contributions to the world. These artistic creations can be found across the globe, capturing the essence of famous personalities for various reasons.
Ranging from exquisite masterpieces to peculiar creations, this gallery offers a diverse range of statues that are sure to captivate. Click on to explore the intriguing world of celebrity art.
Celebrity statues: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Hundreds of people gathered to see the unveiling of a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II
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Sculptures have long served as a unique and timeless way to pay homage in a world dominated by technology. Whether it's a tribute to an iconic figure or a memorial for a late legend, statues have stood as a testament to their contributions to the world. These artistic creations can be found across the globe, capturing the essence of famous personalities for various reasons.
Ranging from exquisite masterpieces to peculiar creations, this gallery offers a diverse range of statues that are sure to captivate. Click on to explore the intriguing world of celebrity art.