Kevin Hart has officially joined the ranks of celebrities honored with a life-size wax figure, but the result has become a source of comedic outrage rather than reverence. The stand-up comedian recently shared a video of the sculpture at the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on his Instagram, where it was met with disbelief and mockery from fans and stars alike.
A Hilarious Misrepresentation
In the video, Hart showcased the wax figure, which bears little resemblance to him despite capturing his hair, beard, and fashion sense—dressed in a black T-shirt, pants, leather jacket, and a gold Cuban link chain. Hart, known for his self-deprecating humor, did not hold back in his criticism. "WTTTTFFFFF …. What did I do to these people….," he wrote in the caption. "This is an attack…. Who in the fuck is this?????? At this point these museums are just trying to make me cry … This shit has to stop…. I demand a redo damn it!!!!!!!"
Celebrity Reactions and Roasts
The post quickly went viral, with fellow celebrities joining in on the fun. Don Cheadle, Hart's co-star in "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist," humorously commented, "Cook. Him." Comedian HaHa Davis joked that he thought the figure was him, while former "View" co-host Star Jones added, "This don’t make NO kind of sense!" Even renowned wax museum Madame Tussauds chimed in, asserting, "Would never be us."
One fan likened the sculpture to NFL star Kyler Murray, highlighting the poor likeness. Hart scored the video with Luciano Michelini’s "Frolic," the iconic tune from "Curb Your Enthusiasm," adding a layer of irony as things go awry in the show.
Dwayne Johnson's Friendly Jab
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Hart's frequent co-star and real-life friend, couldn't resist poking fun at the situation. Reacting to the wax figure, Johnson commented, "It’s PERFECT. Don’t change a thing." This playful roast echoes a past incident where Johnson himself was turned white in a wax figure at the Musée Grévin in Paris, making Hart's experience part of a broader trend of celebrity wax figure mishaps.
Joining a Dubious Honor Roll
Despite the uproar, Hart's wax figure places him in esteemed company, as many celebrity wax sculptures have disappointed over the years. He now shares this dubious honor with figures like Taylor Swift, former first lady Michelle Obama, and the late Princess Diana, whose likenesses have also faced criticism. The museum did correctly retain Hart's skin tone, a small consolation in an otherwise botched tribute.
Hart's reaction, blending humor and outrage, has turned the incident into a viral moment, showcasing his ability to laugh at himself while calling out the museum's failings. As fans and celebrities continue to roast the figure, it remains a testament to the challenges of capturing a star's essence in wax.
