Meet Mary Earps, First Female Footballer With Madame Tussauds Statue

Mary Earps made history as the world's first women's professional footballer to have her wax statue installed at Madame Tussauds. The London-based museum said it had been collaborating with the England goalie for over a year before the official launch on November 10, attended by dozens of fans. Earps, 31, reportedly won an overwhelming majority in a public vote to determine which 'Lionesses' player should be honoured at the wax museum.

Mary Earps' Wax Statue

Mary Earps posed next to her wax figure dressed in the green kit she wore in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Final. Commenting on the historical honour, the Nottingham-born player said, "To make this mark as the first female footballer to have a figure at Madame Tussauds London is incredibly special."

Earps was joined by friends and family at the launch. "Seeing my friends, family, and fans' reactions to the figure is absolutely amazing, they couldn't believe how accurate the features are – neither can I if I'm being honest. My gran especially is amazed by it all and I'm so happy she gets to share this moment with me."

"This is not about me. This is a representation of how women's football has grown, and the trajectory it's on," Earps was quoted as saying by BBC.

Golden confetti was showered as Earps' statue was unveiled. Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said, "Mary is a pioneer both on and off the pitch who has inspired millions with her exceptional talent and dedication. It is an honour to celebrate her achievements with her first-ever figure."

With her historical statue at Madam Tussauds, Mary Earps joins personalities such as Sir David Attenborough, Emmeline Pankhurst, Stormzy, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. She led the England women's national team to the Euro 2022 victory and earned a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honour in May.