Madame Tussauds Unveils ADELE Wax Figure

By: Jul. 08, 2013
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The Madame Tussauds waxwork of Grammy-winning recording artist Adele was unveiled this week Famous for her powerful and emotional stage presence, Adele's wax figure pays tribute to her show-stopping live performances.

Dressed in a glamorous black dress, mirroring her 2012 Grammys performance look, the figure is styled to perfection with Adele's trademark black eyeliner and flowing locks carefully coiffured.

The singer herself had a sneak peak of her figure at the Madame Tussauds studios before it's launch and was delighted with the result. On meeting her double she said, "That's scary! It's amazing - I feel a bit emotional. They've even got my chin right!"

About Adele:

1988: Born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins on 5th May
2006: Graduates from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology
2007: Released her breakthrough song, "Hometown Glory"
2008: Became the first recipient of the Brit Awards Critics' Choice
2008: Released her first studio album, "19", which debuted at number one in the UK charts
2009: After proving a success in the US, "19" was certified gold, having sold 2.2 million copies worldwide
2011: Released her second studio album, "21", hitting number one in more than twenty six countries
2011: Her single "Someone Like You" reaches number one in the UK
2012: Adele wins all six categories she is nominated for at the Grammy awards
2012: By October, "21" had sold 4.5 million copies in the UK, and 10 million copies in the US, becoming certified diamond
2012: Named Billboard Artist of the Year 2012, and "21" named Album of the Year
2012: Writes and sings the title track for the James Bond film, "Skyfall"
2013: Won a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for "Skyfall"
2013: Won a Grammy Award for her live performance of "Set Fire to the Rain"
2013: Awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list
2013: Has her wax figure launched at Madame Tussauds London

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