Criticism of Beyoncé's new wax figure

"That's a white woman!" - Criticism of Beyoncé's new wax figure

The famous Wax Figure Cabinet at the Grevin Museum in Paris has unveiled a new prominence: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (42). However, fan reactions are divided: Many are angry because the skin color of the "Texas Hold 'Em" chart-topper does not match reality.

Criticisms are piling up under the announcement post of the official Instagram account of the French museum: "Did the person who did this ever see a photo of Beyoncé?", the community asks. "We respect your work and the idea, but that's not our queen, please correct it", another one demands. The next one summarizes: "Is that a prank?"

Not only the French are angry

"I don't know who that is or should be. But it's not my queen! That's a white woman!", users worldwide exclaim. "If Beyoncé sees this, then...", an English-speaking follower is appalled.

It was not the first time that the wax figure of the singer was criticized. In 2017, a Beyoncé statue with an apparently lightened skin tone not only caused a storm of indignation but also the Instagram hashtag #TussaudsSoWhite.

Madame Tussauds in New York, where the statue was exhibited in 2017, explained to the New York Boulevard medium "Page Six" at the time: "Our talented team of sculptors at Madame Tussauds makes every effort to ensure that we accurately match our wax figures with the depicted celebrity." However, the lighting in the exhibition rooms in combination with flash photography can distort the color of the wax figures and misrepresent them.

1. Despite the unveiling of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's wax figure at the Grevin Museum in Paris, some critics argue that the figure's skin color does not accurately represent the singer.
2. The backlash against the figure has extended beyond France, with many fans taking to social media, including Beyoncé's own Instagram, to express their disappointment, stating phrases like, "'That's a white woman!'".
3. Despite the controversy, Madame Tussauds, the famous wax museum, has previously faced similar criticism regarding Beyoncé's wax figure, specifically in 2017 when a figure with lighter skin tone was exhibited at their New York location.
4. The New York branch of Madame Tussauds attempted to explain the issue, stating that their sculptors make every effort to accurately match the figures with the depicted celebrities, but the lighting in the exhibition rooms can sometimes distort the color of the wax figures.
5. While the controversy surrounding Beyoncé's wax figure at Madame Tussauds has sparked debates about representation and accuracy in these museums, Beyoncé herself has not publicly commented on the matter to date.

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