Marie Tussaud was a French artist who became famous for her wax sculptures. She was born in Strasbourg in 1761 and moved to Paris as a young girl. Tussaud learned the art of wax sculpting from her mentor, Dr. Philippe Curtius. She opened her first wax museum in London in 1835 and it became a popular tourist attraction. Some synonyms for Marie Tussaud include wax sculptor, artist, museum owner, and pioneer. Tussaud's legacy lives on through her wax museum, which still attracts millions of visitors every year. Her detailed and lifelike sculptures continue to captivate people from all walks of life.