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The Rock's Waxwork Fix Takes Center Stage in France

Fans and The Rock himself demand a "wax-tastic" transformation of his controversial wax figure in France. Let's dive into the uproar and the museum's response!

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Hollywood's beloved action hero and wrestling legend, is making headlines, and this time, it's not for a blockbuster movie or a jaw-dropping wrestling move. A French museum finds itself in hot water as it scrambles to address a "wax-tastrophe" involving the megastar's waxwork. The uproar, fueled by fans who cried "whitewashing," has led The Rock to step into the ring for a makeover.

Let's dive into the details and see how this sticky situation is being handled.

About the waxwork woes and the controversy that unleashed

In a world where authenticity and representation matter more than ever, the controversy surrounding The Rock's wax figure is a glaring example of how mistakes can't be ignored. The actor, who proudly boasts a dual heritage, with a Black Nova Scotian father and a Samoan mother, found himself at the center of a social media storm when fans accused the museum of "whitewashing" his likeness.

The Rock, never one to back down from a challenge, took to social media, calling on the museum to "update" his waxwork, "starting with my skin color." Fans rallied behind him, demanding a more accurate representation of the superstar who had become an icon not only in Hollywood but also in the wrestling world.

Museum's midnight mission to fix The Rock

The French museum's director, Yves Delhommeau, couldn't let this controversy slide under the mat. He swiftly responded to the uproar, acknowledging the "lighting issue" that had led to the waxwork's inaccurate skin tone. Delhommeau and his dedicated team promised an "urgent" fix, vowing to work "all night" to bring The Rock's waxwork in line with the expectations of fans who were eagerly waiting for the transformation.

As they scramble to give The Rock's waxwork the skin tone it deserves, it's a reminder of the power of a united fan base and an unyielding dedication to authenticity.

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