In a bid to rectify a glaring discrepancy, Paris' Grévin Museum has given the waxwork of Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, a makeover after it faced criticism for having a skin color that was deemed "whiter than it should have been." The alteration comes after the museum acknowledged its mistake and sought to correct it.

According to Deadline, the Grévin Museum decided to update the skin tone of The Rock's wax figure after it became the subject of mockery online, including by the actor himself. In an Instagram video, Yves Delhommeau, the managing director of the museum, expressed surprise upon noticing that the skin tone appeared too pale when the figure was placed under the lights. It was at that moment the museum realized it had erred in capturing the accurate complexion of the Hollywood star turned wrestler turned actor.

Veronique Berecz, the head of PR at the Grévin Museum, explained to Variety that The Rock's wax figure being "whiter than it should have been" was an unintentional mistake. She emphasized that the museum's intention was never to portray the actor inaccurately but admitted that painting on wax is a challenging task. Indeed, bringing a lifelike representation of a celebrity's appearance can be a complex endeavor, as the museum staff discovered.

To acknowledge the correction made to his wax figure, The Rock is expected to visit the Grévin Museum to celebrate this latest update. Delhommeau expressed his excitement, stating, "Long live Dwayne Johnson" while anticipating the actor's visit.

The Grévin Museum is renowned for its stunning waxwork representations of various Hollywood stars. The museum has immortalized notable figures such as Ryan Gosling and Lady Gaga, showcasing their artistry and craftsmanship in recreating the likenesses of these icons. However, the recent incident surrounding The Rock's wax figure serves as a reminder that capturing an individual's essence can sometimes be a challenging endeavor, particularly when working with unconventional materials like wax.

The Rock's fans and followers are likely to commend the Grévin Museum for recognizing the need to rectify the issue promptly. With this makeover, the museum aims to ensure that the waxwork accurately reflects the appearance of the beloved Hollywood superstar, who continues to charm audiences worldwide with his larger-than-life persona and philanthropic endeavors.

As the Grévin Museum takes steps to ensure greater accuracy in its future creations, visitors can now rest assured that the wax figures of celebrities will epitomize their real-life counterparts more faithfully, providing an immersive experience for all those who are captivated by the allure of Hollywood's biggest names walking among us, in wax form at least.