Princess Diana has made a striking return to Paris, albeit in wax form, at the Grévin Wax Museum. The museum unveiled a life-size figure of the late Princess of Wales, dressed in her iconic “revenge dress” – a black, off-the-shoulder cocktail gown she wore to a 1994 Serpentine Gallery event in London. This was the same evening Prince Charles publicly admitted to his infidelity with Camilla Parker Bowles, making the dress a symbol of Diana’s newfound freedom and confidence.
The wax figure, created by sculptor Laurent Mallamaci, showcases Diana’s elegance and poise, complete with a pearl choker, high heels, and a small handbag. The museum’s director, Yves Delhommeau, revealed that the figure was commissioned after he was underwhelmed by Diana’s likeness at Madame Tussauds in London. The unveiling coincides with the 30th anniversary of Diana’s explosive BBC “Panorama” interview, where she spoke candidly about her marriage and struggles with mental health.
The waxwork is displayed under the museum’s dome, alongside fashion icons Jean Paul Gaultier and Chantal Thomass, as well as French queen Marie-Antoinette. While some fans have praised the likeness, others have expressed disappointment, saying it doesn’t capture Diana’s warmth and beauty. Nonetheless, the statue serves as a poignant tribute to the People’s Princess, who remains a global cultural icon, celebrated for her style, compassion, and independence.
