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Madame Tussauds London has unveiled the first-ever figure of multi-award-winning actor and global superstar, Gillian Anderson OBE.

Behind-the-scenes footage shows Gillian’s first reactions to meeting her meticulously crafted figure – dressed in one of her most talked-about fashion moments, the iconic ‘Vulva’ dress.

Designed by Gabriela Hearst and worn at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, the corseted floor-length gown, with its delicately embroidered designs sparked headlines when first worn by Gillian. The memorable dress has now been donated to the world-renowned attraction by Gabriela herself. The figure’s red-carpet-ready look is complete with diamante jewellery, metallic Aquazzura platform heels and a matching bag.

On the launch of her new Madame Tussauds London figure, Gillian said: “When I got the call from Madame Tussauds to say they wanted to create a wax figure of me, I thought, really? Who would want to see a figure of me on a carpet rather than as a character? Then I thought about this dress and realized, yes, it makes sense to re-create this moment at the Golden Globes. The dress became a much bigger conversation than even I had anticipated, with so many people reacting positively for different reasons. I think this dress represents empowerment for women, celebrating bodily autonomy and freedom from shame. I wanted to give people the chance to stand next to it and revel in the audacity of it.”

Gillian Anderson’s career spans decades of acclaimed performances and is beloved for her iconic roles from Dana Scully in ‘The X-Files’ to Dr. Jean Milburn in ‘Sex Education’. The figure launch coincides with a number of her highly anticipated projects including Channel 4 drama ‘Trespasses’, and Netflix’s upcoming American Western ‘The Abandons’, scheduled for release on 4 December.

Madame Tussauds London’s expert artists worked closely in collaboration with Gillian Anderson OBE over the past year to create her world-first figure. From taking precise measurements, to capturing reference photographs to working together on deciding the look, pose and styling, the figure resembles an exact replica of the star.

Steve Blackburn, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: "Having Gillian Anderson join our star-studded lineup is a huge honour. She is the perfect modern-day icon, from sci-fi legend to red carpet trailblazer, working with Gillian has been a genuine pleasure. The team have poured their extraordinary skill into recreating every detail of her look and we can’t wait for guests to come face-to-face with this incredible, conversation-starting, statement dress that Gabriela Hearst has kindly donated for Gillian's first-ever figure."