Kevin Hart’s New Wax Figure Goes Viral as Fans Debate the Resemblance: 'Who Is that Supposed to Be'
Kevin Hart’s New Wax Figure Goes Viral as Fans Debate the Resemblance: 'Who Is that Supposed to Be'
Jordan GreeneTue, March 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM UTC
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Kevin Hart at the Golden Globes'; Kevin Hart wax figureCredit: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty; Kevin Hart/Instagram -
Kevin Hart went viral after reacting to a new wax figure of himself at a Tennessee museum, joking that the statue didn’t look like him.
Fans flooded the comments with jokes and comparisons, though some — including Dwayne Johnson — defended the figure.
The moment follows other debated celebrity wax figures, including Zendaya’s, which also sparked mixed reactions online.
Kevin Hart isn’t impressed with his latest wax figure, and many of his fans seem to agree.
The comedian, 47, took to Instagram this week to react after seeing a new statue of himself at the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., which shows him dressed in a black T-shirt, black pants, a leather jacket and a long gold chain around his neck.
"WTTTTFFFFF …. What did I do to these people…. This is an attack…. Who in the f--k is this?????? At this point these museums are just trying to make me cry 🥺😂😂😂😂….. This s--t has to stop…. I demand a redo damn it!!!!!!!" Hart captioned the video.
The post quickly took off online, racking up more than 13 million views and nearly 30,000 comments as fans flooded the replies with their own reactions to the statue. Many joked that the figure didn’t quite capture the actor’s likeness, with some comparing it to entirely different celebrities.
Kevin Hart wax figure goes viralCredit: Kevin Hart/Instagram
"You asked for Kevin Hart and got Kevin The Weeknd," one user commented.
"You may be entitled to compensation…. 🤦🏽♀️," another wrote.
Someone else replied, "Lololol who is that supposed to be because NO!"
Still, not everyone thought the figure missed the mark. Some fans defended the statue — including one of Hart’s famous friends.
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"It’s PERFECT, Don’t change a thing," Dwayne Johnson, 53, commented.
The moment is just the latest time a celebrity wax figure has sparked debate online, as fans often weigh in on whether the statues look realistic — or completely miss the mark.
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Earlier this year, Zendaya’s newest wax figure also drew mixed reactions when it was unveiled. Madame Tussauds New York debuted the statue on Jan. 6, drawing inspiration from the look she wore to a Dune: Part Two fan event in Mexico City.
The figure reflected the sleek, fashion-forward outfit from the appearance, complete with textured leather elements, a slit skirt and statement jewelry. The museum framed the statue as a tribute to Zendaya’s influence, but fans immediately began examining the details more closely.
Reactions across social media ranged from cautious approval to open skepticism. Some viewers noted that wax figures are notoriously difficult to perfect, with one person commenting that it is “realistically not that bad” compared to other celebrity statues.
Others focused on aspects of the likeness that they felt seemed slightly off. “They’re usually so on point with these,” one fan writes, while another said that Zendaya’s wax figures never seem to fully resemble her.
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