Melbourne - Madame Tussauds has unveiled Dannii Minogue’s wax figure at the Sofitel before the museum’s first opening in Australia.
The Melbourne style icon said she was a bit freaked out coming so close to her mirror image.
“It’s a bit crazy,” the Daily Telegraph quoted the singer-songwriter as saying.
But there was no bump to be seen on the diminutive wax figure who adorns the same outfit Minogue wore when she famously announced her pregnancy with partner Kris Smith at the National Television Awards in the UK in 2010.
Over 800 hours were spent by Madame Tussauds sculptors and artists to handcraft the figure.
Hundreds of Minogue’s measurements were meticulously taken, including the width of her eyes, the length of her fingers and breadth of her face, with each individual hair inserted strand by strand.
“I’m astonished by the accuracy, fine detail and remarkable likeness,” Minogue said at the Sofitel on Collins unveiling.
“This is such an incredible experience for me as it was a moment in time that holds such special memories when Kris and I had just announced my pregnancy,” she said.
The first Madame Tussauds in Australia, to open in Sydney in May, will feature over 70 figures, with roughly fifty per cent comprising the country’s homegrown legends.
Minogue will be joining Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Ray Meagher and Amanda Keller as well as rubbing shoulders with the likes of Lady Gaga and Johnny Depp.
| Other Articles: |
 |
Cowell plays down speculation of Mariah as next X Factor judge (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Barrymore to step back from career for love life (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Nicole Scherzinger has no regrets over X Factor (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Craig to star in beer ad to promote Skyfall (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Deepika didn't even apologise after quitting 'Race 2', says angry Taurani (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Land return: Subhash Ghai to appeal in Supreme Court (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Heineken extends partnership with James Bond films (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Spice up V-Day with romantic Bollywood movies (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Adele used phone app to curse post vocal cord surgery (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Courteney Cox says she has been celibate since split from hubby (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Brand shuns Katy Perry’s $44m fortune in ‘amicable’ divorce (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Sabyasachi turns to TV, excited about exploring new market (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Deepika Padukone beats Katrina Kaif to be Rajnikanth’s new heroine (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Ayesha Takia plans to take legal action against Kingfisher Airlines (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
‘I won’t be celebrating Valentine’s Day with Avantika’, says Imran Khan (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
I could have been a mass murderer, says Daniel Radcliffe (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Now, Sir Paul McCartney joins artists abandoning streaming (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Daniel Radcliffe turns editor for lifestyle magazine (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Jennifer Aniston says she’s beginning to feel old (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
I hope Bollywood starts shooting in Kashmir again: Aamir (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
K.Perry, Brand reach divorce settlement (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Cowell wanted to keep Paula Abdul (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Eva to play lead in '300' sequel (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Prince Harry qualifies as attack chopper pilot (9th Feb, 2012) |
 |
Prahlad Kakkar makes acting debut with 'David' (9th Feb, 2012) |