Dwayne Johnson's wax figure gets roasted for being too white, actor says he will get it 'updated'

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has taken exception to the allegedly inaccurate representation at the Grevin Museum in Paris, France. The globally beloved star has voiced his dissatisfaction with the portrayal of his new wax figure. The controversy first came to light through an Instagram reel shared by comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr in a tongue-in-cheek manner. Jefferson poked fun at the wax figure's depiction of The Rock, quipping, "That's how Paris thinks he looks," while highlighting the figure's notably lighter skin tone. 

He jokingly referred to the iconic wrestler and actor as The Pebble, indicating that the wax figure failed to capture Johnson's authentic appearance. Jefferson further noted, "It looks like The Rock hasn't seen the sun a day in his life."

Johnson emphasised the issue by sharing Jefferson's video on his own Instagram page. He made it clear that he would address the matter by stating, "For the record, I'm going to have my team reach out to our friends at Grevin Museum in Paris, France so we can work at 'updating' my wax figure here with some important details and improvements - starting with my skin colour." 

The Grevin Museum, renowned for its collection of lifelike wax figures (much like Madame Tussauds), created Johnson's wax figure using photographs and videos, as an in-person session with the actor was not possible. Sculptor Stéphane Barret and his team put in a painstaking effort to find a model who closely matched The Rock's imposing physique in terms of height and build.

However, capturing Johnson's unique expressions and nuances presented a formidable challenge. Achieving the subtle half-smirk that is characteristic of The Rock was no small feat. The figure's eyes were redone three times to ensure they were authentic. Additionally, the intricate Samoan tattoos took ten days to paint, according to the museum's news release.

Grevin Museum announces the improvement of Johnson's wax statue

Musée Grévin shared on Instagram that their artists were in the process of "enhancing" the wax figure. They expressed their appreciation for the feedback received from the public, valuing it as a valuable input.

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