Paris Museum Addresses Backlash, Updates Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure with Darker Skin

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France's Musée Grévin has corrected Dwayne Johnson's wax figure after criticism that it was too white. Artists updated the figure with a slightly darker skin tone, while keeping the outfit the same. The museum explained that they relied on photos to create the figure and acknowledged the challenge of accurately capturing skin tones. The museum denied accusations of "white washing" and made the changes promptly after the social media outcry. Johnson responded in a friendly manner and expressed his intention to visit the museum in the future.
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