Dwyane Johnson's new wax statue sparks hilarious reactions online (Image via Instagram/@therock, @theshaderoom)
American actor Dwayne The Rock Johnson's wax statue, which was unveiled at the famous Musée Grévin in Paris on Monday, October 16, 2023, has sparked hilarious reactions among netizens. While the statue is true to the former professional wrestler's physique and bears a resemblance to his features, fans claim it still lacks a certain element.
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The museum is known to contain around 450 figurines from French history until today, including original wax statues from the late 19th century when the museum was first opened. Its contemporary characters feature notable politicians, scientists, celebrities, musicians, and sports stars. It even has a statue of Bollywood film star Shah Rukh Khan and U.S. President Joe Biden.
As images of the wax statue went viral, internet users were quick to hilariously point out that it looked more like Mr. Clean, the mascot of the clearing product, than The Rock.
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The Rock's wax statue caused quite the buzz online. While internet users appreciated its artistry, they stated it was "whitewashed," unlike the Moana actor, who is of Hawaiian heritage and has frequently made a point to celebrate his Samoan culture.
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Many sarcastically quipped it looked like D'wight The Rock Johnson. Some claimed it bore a resemblance to actor Vin Diesel. Here are some hilarious reactions seen online:
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Last year, Musée Grévin announced its next sculpture would be of the Jumanji actor, just before he celebrated his 50th birthday. The decision came after the museum initiated a public competition to determine which celebrity to feature in their gallery.
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The options included Ariana Grande, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Dua Lipa, Elon Musk, and Margot Robbie, among others. The Rock won after 48% voted for him on social media.
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In addition to Musée Grévin in Paris, The Rock's wax statues can be viewed at Madame Tussauds Museum in London and in the United States.
Johnson has yet to comment on the statue at the time of writing this article.
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Nirali Sheth
Nirali has been a popular culture writer at Sportskeeda for the past 1.5 years, covering celebrity/influencer trends and profile/histories, political news, crime reports, and lifestyle. She completed her Bachelor's in Architecture from University of Mumbai and Masters in Heritage Conservation from University of Southern California. Professionally, Nirali has a strong 7.5-year experience working as an architect, an Assistant Archivist and a Digital Archivist across three companies.
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