Mariah Carey’s wax figure looks so much like singer that fans can’t work out which is which

Mariah Carey has shocked fans after unveiling her new wax figure, with some left questioning which is the real her.

There's only one person that can declare when Christmas starts - and that's Mariah.

It's hard to avoid getting into the festive spirit when you hear those first few bells in All I want for Christmas.

But ahead of the season just around the corner, the singer has left fans pretty baffled after unveiling her new Madam Tussaud's wax figure in New York.

Of course the theme is Christmas, but the wax figure looks so realistic that it's almost impossible to tell the difference.

One fan questioned whether Mariah has had an identical 'twin' all this time that they had just used to trick people.

But it turns out that the star has gone to extreme lengths to get the wax figure as realistic as possible.

She reportedly donated her own jewellery to the wax figure - who is dressed in a festive red gown - which includes a red ruby necklace, matching earrings, and rings.

Announcing the opening on her Instagram, she said: "Finally found someone to help me out with the toy delivery this year! Thank you Madame Tussauds New York @madametussaudsusa."

The singer also shared a clip taking her 13-year-old twin boys, Moroccan and Monroe, to see the life-size version of their mum.

Moroccan said: "Wow! It's like I'm looking at you through a mirror," as the mum-of-two agreed, adding: "Wow! It's surreal. Very good. Look at those shoes!"

The wax figure version of Mariah is wearing a dress 'inspired by Marilyn Monroe'.

The gown is a classic, sparkly Christmas red, with the same colour buckled heels.

Mariah, wearing a black gown in the picture, said: "'We wanted to make an All I Want For Christmas all year round experience. I never would have believed how life-like my wax figure would be!

"The whole room is a complete transformation into Christmastime and it feels like the perfect home for it."

Fans, however, were completely baffled by the unveiling, with many being left wondering which Mariah was real.

One said: "That's honestly scarily accurate and alike. The best wax figure I’ve seen ever."

Another added: "It looks like her more than her!" as a third agreed: "She literally has the best wax figure ever lol every single other one looks weird."