- Museum revises Rock wax figure
- Skin tone controversy
- Artist used photos, recordings
A French museum claims to have addressed a wax replica of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in response to his complaint.
Earlier this month, the Grevin Museum in Paris proudly displayed a life-size statue of the wrestler-turned-actor, which faced an onslaught of backlash.
Controversy Over Skin Tone
A significant controversy revolved around the skin tone of the model, as admirers accused the producer of “whitewashing” the dual-ancestry celebrity.
Museum’s Response and Corrections
Following The Rock’s involvement in the criticism, museum administrators promised to “revise” it.
He insisted that the model be amended “with a few crucial details, starting with the colour of my skin.”
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Since then, the Grevin Museum has acknowledged that The Rock’s remarks were accurate and stated that personnel had “adjusted the skin tone” of the wax figure overnight.
The initial explanation provided by museum director Yves Delhommeau for the model’s complexion was a “lighting issue”; he pledged to resolve it.
He further mentioned that The Rock intended to visit the museum “at a later time to assess whether additional modifications are necessary.”
Creation of the Wax Figure
Artist Stéphane Barret, who unveiled the wax figure in Paris on October 16, relied on photographs and recordings to create the sculpture, according to the museum.
The “painstaking” process, as per a press release, required three redos of the model’s eyes.
The Rock was born to a black Nova Scotian father and a Samoan mother in California.
Dad, Rocky Johnson (Wayde Douglas Bowles), was a renowned wrestler and part of the first black WWE champion tag team.
