Ryan Reynolds Wax Figure Joins Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Want a picture with Ryan Reynolds? While you may not be lucky enough to touch him in person, Madame Tussauds Hollywood now has its own wax version of the hunky star.

For the first time, fans were given the opportunity to say what star they wanted in the museum through Facebook. Ryan Reynolds was voted as most wanted, but some close seconds were Ryan Gosling, Anne Hathaway, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Hudson and Sofia Vergara. Reynolds' figure was unveiled to the public just in time for the star's birthday.

"Thank you to everyone at Madame Tussauds Hollywood for their hard work and talent," said Reynolds after seeing the completed figure. "This is undoubtedly the largest and most spectacular birthday candle I've ever received."

Madame Tussauds Hollywood is a museum full of lifelike wax figures of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. The museum held a Facebook choice contest which gave fans the chance to provide feedback on what celeb should be in the attraction.

"We always take visitor suggestions into account when deciding what figures to add to Madame Tussauds Hollywood each year, but by engaging with our fans through social media we are able to get direct feedback," said Colin Thomas, general manager of Madame Tussauds Hollywood. "Any of the celebrities we were considering would have been a great addition to the attraction. Ryan has an incredible fan base though and they weren't going to give up until he won!"

Reynolds was named the winner after three months of voting. Also with the contest, Reynolds' No. 1 fan, Melissa Ortega of Georgia won a trip to Los Angeles for the launch of her favorite celebrity's figure.

"I am a huge Ryan Reynolds fan and have seen all of his movies," said Ortega. "When I saw the Madame Tussauds contest to help select the next wax figure, I knew I had to jump into action to be sure Ryan won. I can't wait to see it in person!"

Wax figures at Madame Tussauds are made from about 300 pounds of clay which is shaped by a team of 20 skilled artists. It took several months to get the figure just right. The figure for People Magazine's former sexiest man alive will be on view to the public starting October 29. Reynolds joins other figures like Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber and Rihanna.