Laverne Cox Joins Madame Tussauds to Support San Francisco PRIDE Week

At today's San Francisco Pride press conference, Madame Tussauds San Francisco revealed their newest wax figure, Laverne Cox, celebrating her stance on equality and inclusion within the LGBT community. The reveal was accompanied by a surprise side-by-side appearance by the esteemed actress.

"I hope that it gives people a sense of possibility. I think that it's important that yes, I'm transgender, but I'm also a black person in America. And I was raised African Methodist Episcopal," Ms. Cox said in a touching speech. "So I'm standing here at the intersection of multiple identities, and so I hope that people will be inspired to believe that anything is possible."

As the first ever transgender wax figure in the history of Madame Tussauds, the timely unveiling perfectly reflects Pride 2015's theme of "Equality Without Exception", as Ms. Cox's figure joins a cast of famous San Franciscans and international A-listers at the Fisherman's Wharf venue - from Harvey Milk and Gerry Garcia to George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio.

In supporting Pride and Ms. Cox's advocacy work, Madame Tussauds continues their commitment to reflect changing contemporary society and the people shaping the cultural landscape around the world.

Laverne Cox's figure will have permanent residence in the "A-list" section of Madame Tussauds San Francisco, placed against a commemorative Memory Wall to be created during the 45th Annual San Francisco Pride Celebration weekend.

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About Madame Tussauds San Francisco

Madame Tussauds San Francisco offers guests the unique opportunity to meet incredible wax likenesses of some of the city's and world's most famous stars. Only at Madame Tussauds San Francisco can you get up close and personal with Hollywood A-listers, music superstars, TV personalities, sporting heroes and cultural icons.

Visit www.madametussauds.com/SanFrancisco for more information

The attraction is open at 10a.m. 365 days a year, located in Fisherman's Wharf at 145 Jefferson Street.

About Merlin Entertainments Group - North America

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 100 attractions, 10 hotels/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 20,000+ employees.

Merlin has twenty attractions and one hotel in North America, including two stunning LEGOLAND Resorts: LEGOLAND Florida theme park and water park, and LEGOLAND California theme park and water park; SEA LIFE aquarium and themed hotel; Madame Tussauds celebrity wax attractions in New York, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, Hollywood and San Francisco; LEGOLAND Discovery Centers in Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Kansas City, MO; Atlanta, GA; Westchester, NY and Toronto, ON; and SEA LIFE aquariums in Phoenix, AZ; Kansas City, MO; Dallas/Fort Worth; the Mall of America in Minneapolis and Charlotte-Concord, NC - underlining the company's position as the world's biggest global aquarium operator. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

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