Dwayne Johnson's wax figure gets updated: Here’s what happened

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Musée Grévin swiftly addressed concerns raised by Dwayne Johnson about the inaccurate portrayal of his wax figure. The museum acknowledged that the figure's skin tone was lighter than intended and promptly made adjustments using oil painting techniques. While the figure's appearance was modified, Johnson's outfit remained unchanged.

Veronique Berecz, the museum's Head of PR, noted that Johnson's reaction to the discrepancy was cordial.

She explained that the initial error arose from relying on photographs, which can distort skin tones due to lighting variations. Berecz highlighted the complexities of accurately capturing a person's features without meeting them in person.

Berecz disclosed that crafting Johnson's figure was a unique challenge, as his body measurements required a casting process. Finding a model with a similar physique, matching his height of 6'5" and substantial muscles, was a demanding task.

The museum eventually located a suitable model in a bodybuilding club.

Addressing accusations of «whitewashing» the figure, Berecz clarified that it was an honest mistake based on the reference photos and denied any deliberate intent. She emphasized that once the museum became aware of the public's reactions, they promptly made the necessary adjustments.

Dwayne Johnson's wax figure was introduced at the Grévin Museum a week ago after he won the Grévin Awards, an accolade determined by fan votes. However, the figure's light skin complexion led to widespread criticism and comparisons to Mr.

Clean. Comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr.'s video, likening the figure to David Beckham, prompted Johnson to address the issue on Instagram. In his post, Johnson expressed his desire for the museum to update the figure,