Madame Tussauds in London unveils wax Winehouse

By Associated PressJuly 24, 2008, 5:02 am PDT
Story photo: Madame Tussauds in London unveils wax WinehouseAssociated Press

- LONDON (AP) — Madame Tussauds unveiled a waxwork of Amy Winehouse on Wednesday complete with her signature beehive, black eyeliner and a bright yellow minidress.

Winehouse's hair and 5-inch black heels make the model nearly 6 feet tall. The wax Winehouse's dress resembles one that the singer wore to the BRIT music awards in 2007, when she won best female solo artist.

Her sailor-inspired tattoos are lovingly reproduced, including a lightning bolt, horseshoe and pinup girls on her arms.

The singer's parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, attended the unveiling, but the 24-year-old soul diva did not. Her father said she was working and would see the waxwork in the next few weeks.

"This is the reward for her musical achievements and her talent," Mitch Winehouse said, adding the model bears an "incredible" likeness to his daughter.

This is the first time Tussauds has made a model of Winehouse, which joins other celebrities' including likenesses of Madonna and Justin Timberlake.

Winehouse has become an international star since she released the Grammy-winning album "Back to Black" in 2006. But her music has been overshadowed by reports of drug use, her run-ins with the law and her tempestuous relationship with husband Blake Fielder-Civil.

Fielder-Civil was sentenced Monday to 27 months in prison for assault and obstruction of justice. Fielder-Civil has admitted beating up a pub manager in a barroom fight in 2006 and then offering him $400,000 to keep quiet about it.

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  • jessluvsbri2007
    I think that Amy is a great singer. If you all believe what you hear about people then you need to grow up. I mean she is a human and anyone that has a voice like that should get some credit. I know I cant sing so I wont. So back OFF.
    report abuseposted July 29, 2008, 8:30 pm PDT
  • thegreathaynes
    SHE LOOKS A LOT BETTER THERE THEN IN PERSON OR PICS SHE IS UGLY AND TRASHY LOOKING NEEDS TO TAKE BATH AND GET REAL LIFE
    report abuseposted July 29, 2008, 5:42 pm PDT
  • Jame
    She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site """"m o d e l m i l l o n a i r e. co m"""""" last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now? ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
    report abuseposted July 29, 2008, 5:00 pm PDT
  • girlygirl123
    kind of creepy....
    report abuseposted July 29, 2008, 11:35 am PDT
  • Kenza
    Danielle, u r ttly rite. this is horrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted July 27, 2008, 7:28 am PDT
  • Kenza
    Danielle, u r ttly rite. this is horrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
    report abuseposted July 27, 2008, 7:28 am PDT
  • BellaJ
    Sad that Amy will lose an amazing voice w/drug use. She has no kids to hurt...its her choice. Brit, on the other hand, has hurt 2 innocent kids. (plus K-Feds kids) Her partying, boyfriends, etc. has directly hurt her kids forever. She is a loser, a horrible parent, and I am shocked that she still has fans that are stupid enough to listen to her crappy music!
    report abuseposted July 26, 2008, 6:50 pm PDT
  • Solomohn E
    I love you, Amy! Mitch Winehouse thanks for being a positive rep for Amy. Madame Tussaud, the wax is excellent! Great work.
    report abuseposted July 25, 2008, 10:44 pm PDT
  • H
    waste of wax...
    report abuseposted July 25, 2008, 11:24 am PDT
  • ghosty
    u know i agree wit ya all she's a waste of oxygen ans space she needs help!we cant just have anybody as a celebrity this is absolutely nonsense!
    report abuseposted July 25, 2008, 6:17 am PDT
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