WATCHING Donald Trump have his tan topped up and Kate Middleton get her hair done, it feels like I’m in a weird celebrity beauty salon.
Actually, I’m in Madame Tussauds London as the talented artists get figures of the rich and famous ready to wow the public.
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After having my temperature checked and sanitising my hands, I drift down the red carpet like an A-lister at a Hollywood party.
I pass Brad Pitt, Posh and Becks, and Tom Hardy, before bumping into acting royalty Dame Judi Dench.
I then find myself in even more regal company alongside the Queen, before squaring up to the attraction’s latest addition – boxing great Anthony Joshua, whose 6ft 6in figure towers over me.
And I can’t shake off the feeling that Taylor Swift isn’t really on stage with me.
But then I get to tour the studios where the figures get ready to join the London hall of fame – and my jaw hits the floor.
The level of detail that goes into every eyelash, fingernail and freckle is unbelievable.
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Each hair is individually inserted with a needle and painting the face is so intricate it takes two weeks to perfect a celebrity’s skin tone.
I watch in awe as colour artist Clare Parkes blends Benedict Cumberbatch’s ears to get just the right shade.
Studio manager Jo Kinsey jokes: “You spend a lot of time with one face. But it’s not a bad face to look at!”
And while the skin is important, Jo argues it is “sparkly eyes” that are the key to making a figure come alive.
She adds: “Eye colours are matched exactly. We look at the outer ring, the iris itself and even the white.”
It takes up to six months to make a figure, but they also need regular touch-ups – especially One Direction – due to adoring fans smothering them in kisses.
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Covid-19 restrictions mean there are now designated spots to take photos with your favourite stars.
Guests are also given a specific arrival time and everyone aged over 11 has to wear a face mask.
There really is something for everyone. Plus, where else can you snap a selfie with the Queen, perform a duet with Dua Lipa and clash lightsabers with Darth Vader – all before 11am?
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