Dwayne Johnson’s Wax Figure Gets a Makeover at Musée Grévin in Response to Criticism
In response to Dwayne Johnson’s comments and the social media backlash regarding his original wax figure, Musée Grévin in France has made quick adjustments to the statue. Within just 24 hours, the figure received a makeover, including a slightly darker skin tone applied with meticulous strokes of oil paint. However, Johnson’s iconic suburban dad-esque outfit remains unchanged.
Veronique Berecz, the head of PR at the museum, commended Johnson for his friendly reaction to the issue and acknowledged that the initial wax figure had an inaccurate skin tone. She explained that the challenge stemmed from the complexity of recreating someone’s likeness without meeting them in person. Often, photos alone might not capture the subtleties of skin tones accurately, which became apparent after the public’s reactions.
Berecz revealed that Dwayne Johnson’s figure presented unique challenges from the beginning, requiring a casting of models based on his precise body measurements. Finding a suitable match for his distinctive body type, characterized by a height of 6’5″ and bulging muscles, was no small feat.
Addressing accusations of “whitewashing” the figure, Berecz clarified that it was an honest mistake based on the images they had, and it was not the museum’s intention. The controversy prompted an immediate correction by Musée Grévin in response to public feedback.
Dwayne Johnson’s wax figure had its grand debut at the Grévin Museum a week ago after the actor won the inaugural Grévin Awards, which allows fans to choose their favorite pop culture icon for wax immortalization.
Following comparisons to Mr. Clean and comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr.’s viral video poking fun at the wax figure’s inaccuracies, Dwayne Johnson announced on Instagram that his team would be in touch with the Paris museum to address the issues. He humorously suggested that he might stop by the museum for a drink during his next visit to Paris.
See the updated version of Johnson’s figure below.
