Idris Elba pranks his mum by unlocking phone with waxwork’s face

Idris Elba tricks his mum by unlocking his phone using his wax figure, sparking laughter on social media

Actor Idris Elba is giving fans a glimpse of his playful side after sharing a hilarious prank involving his own wax figure. In a clip that quickly went viral on social media, Elba demonstrates how his waxwork, modelled perfectly in his likeness, can unlock his phone, leaving his mum completely bewildered. The prank, part of a lighthearted home video, shows the actor carefully positioning the wax face in front of his phone’s facial recognition sensor, which responds just as it would to the real Elba.

Fans have responded with amusement, praising Elba’s sense of humour and ingenuity. Many commented on the surprisingly accurate facial scan, noting that even the most advanced security tech can be fooled by a wax figure if crafted meticulously. The actor, known for his suave roles in Luther and the Fast & Furious franchise, shows a very different side here, highlighting his love of pranks and family antics.

Social media users quickly dubbed the stunt the ‘waxwork phone hack’ with threads full of jokes about using wax figures to bypass tech security or fool loved ones. Some even speculated on what other pranks Elba could pull using replicas of himself, while others simply enjoyed seeing the celebrity in a relatable, comedic moment with his family.

The video also sparked discussion on the uncanny realism of wax figures, particularly those created by Madame Tussauds, which houses Elba’s likeness. Elba’s mum, visibly amused yet slightly confused, reacts perfectly to the prank, making the short clip a perfect mix of celebrity charm and wholesome family comedy.