Kevin Hart wants redo of wax figure after calling museum statue ‘an attack’
TOI GLOBAL | Mar 18, 2026, 20:44 IST
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Kevin Hart joked on Instagram that a wax figure of him at the Hollywood Wax Museum looks nothing like him, calling it “an attack” and demanding a redo. Fans and celebrities including Dwayne Johnson and Jameela Jamil joined in making fun of the statue. The moment recalls a similar controversy when Johnson criticized his own wax figure in Paris, which was later updated.
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is demanding a remake of a wax figure created in his likeness after joking that the statue looks nothing like him. The actor shared a video on Instagram mocking the figure, which is displayed at the Hollywood Wax Museum, and fans quickly joined him in poking fun at the odd resemblance.
Hart, 46, posted the clip on March 14, showing the wax figure while playing the theme from Curb Your Enthusiasm, often used to highlight awkward or embarrassing moments. In the caption, the “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” star joked that the museum must be targeting him on purpose.
“What did I do to these people… This is an attack,” Hart wrote, adding, “At this point these museums are just trying to make me cry. I demand a redo!”
The wax figure, which fans say barely resembles the comedian, quickly became the subject of jokes in the comment section. Actress Jameela Jamil wrote that it might be the worst wax figure she had ever seen, while others jokingly renamed the statue “Devin Hart” instead of Kevin Hart.
Hart’s longtime friend and frequent co-star Dwayne Johnson also joined the conversation but took a different approach. Johnson joked that the figure looked perfect and told Hart not to change a thing, clearly playing along with the online roasting.
Johnson has dealt with a similar situation himself. In 2023, a wax figure of the actor at the Grévin Museum sparked criticism after fans said the statue’s skin tone looked noticeably lighter than the real actor. Johnson later said he contacted the museum to request updates, and the figure was eventually modified after the museum acknowledged the mistake.
Hart’s reaction highlights a recurring issue with celebrity wax statues, which often go viral online when fans feel the likeness is off. Museums frequently update figures after public feedback, especially when the celebrity involved publicly comments on the design.
Kevin Hart joked on Instagram that a wax figure of him at the Hollywood Wax Museum looks nothing like him, calling it “an attack” and demanding a redo. Fans and celebrities including Dwayne Johnson and Jameela Jamil joined in making fun of the statue. The moment recalls a similar controversy when Johnson criticized his own wax figure in Paris, which was later updated.
It is not yet clear whether the Hollywood Wax Museum plans to redo Hart’s figure, but the comedian made it clear he is hoping for a second attempt. Until then, the statue is continuing to make the rounds online, with fans treating it less like a tribute and more like a comedy sketch.
Hart, 46, posted the clip on March 14, showing the wax figure while playing the theme from Curb Your Enthusiasm, often used to highlight awkward or embarrassing moments. In the caption, the “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” star joked that the museum must be targeting him on purpose.
“What did I do to these people… This is an attack,” Hart wrote, adding, “At this point these museums are just trying to make me cry. I demand a redo!”
The wax figure, which fans say barely resembles the comedian, quickly became the subject of jokes in the comment section. Actress Jameela Jamil wrote that it might be the worst wax figure she had ever seen, while others jokingly renamed the statue “Devin Hart” instead of Kevin Hart.
Hart’s longtime friend and frequent co-star Dwayne Johnson also joined the conversation but took a different approach. Johnson joked that the figure looked perfect and told Hart not to change a thing, clearly playing along with the online roasting.
Johnson has dealt with a similar situation himself. In 2023, a wax figure of the actor at the Grévin Museum sparked criticism after fans said the statue’s skin tone looked noticeably lighter than the real actor. Johnson later said he contacted the museum to request updates, and the figure was eventually modified after the museum acknowledged the mistake.
Hart’s reaction highlights a recurring issue with celebrity wax statues, which often go viral online when fans feel the likeness is off. Museums frequently update figures after public feedback, especially when the celebrity involved publicly comments on the design.
Kevin Hart joked on Instagram that a wax figure of him at the Hollywood Wax Museum looks nothing like him, calling it “an attack” and demanding a redo. Fans and celebrities including Dwayne Johnson and Jameela Jamil joined in making fun of the statue. The moment recalls a similar controversy when Johnson criticized his own wax figure in Paris, which was later updated.
It is not yet clear whether the Hollywood Wax Museum plans to redo Hart’s figure, but the comedian made it clear he is hoping for a second attempt. Until then, the statue is continuing to make the rounds online, with fans treating it less like a tribute and more like a comedy sketch.