The Titanic star is a new addition to Madame Tussauds and has been placed with other British acting talents such as Dame Helen Mirren and Dame Judi Dench.

Model-makers spent months perfecting the figure of Kate, 36, who won an Emmy for her title role in mini-series Mildred Pierce earlier this year.

The wax replica has been draped in a recreation of the red cap-sleeve Elie Saab dress which she wore to collect her prize at the ceremony.