Dwayne Johnson comes from a family of professional wrestlers. His father, Rocky Johnson, and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, were both WWE Hall of Famers, making Johnson a third-generation wrestler.
Before becoming a wrestling superstar, Johnson had aspirations of becoming a professional football player. He played college football at the University of Miami and won a national championship with the team in 1991.
After an injury ended his football career, Johnson followed in his family's footsteps and joined the WWE (then WWF), where he quickly rose to fame as 'The Rock,' known for his electrifying charisma and catchphrases.
One of Johnson's most famous catchphrases, 'Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?' became iconic during his wrestling career and is still recognized by fans around the world.
Johnson's first leading role in a feature film was in 'The Scorpion King' (2002), a spin-off of 'The Mummy' franchise. He was paid $5.5 million for the role, setting a record for the highest salary for an actor in their first starring role.
In addition to his wrestling and acting careers, Johnson is also a successful producer. He co-founded Seven Bucks Productions, named after the seven dollars he had in his pocket after being cut from a Canadian football team.
Johnson is known for his rigorous workout routines and commitment to fitness. He often shares his workouts and diet plans with fans on social media, inspiring millions to pursue healthier lifestyles.
In 2016, Johnson was named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine, joining the ranks of other Hollywood heartthrobs who have received the honor.
Johnson has a close friendship with fellow actor and comedian Kevin Hart. The duo has starred together in several successful films, including 'Central Intelligence' and the 'Jumanji' series.
Despite his tough-guy image, Johnson is known for his kindness and generosity. He frequently surprises fans with random acts of kindness, including paying off a stranger's Christmas layaway bills and gifting a car to a lifelong friend.
Johnson holds the record for the most selfies taken in three minutes, a feat he accomplished at the premiere of 'San Andreas' in 2015, taking 105 selfies with fans.
In 2020, Johnson revealed that he and his family had contracted COVID-19 but had since recovered. He used his platform to encourage fans to take the virus seriously and follow safety protocols.
Johnson has a production deal with Netflix and has starred in and produced several films for the streaming platform, including the action-comedy 'Red Notice,' which became one of Netflix's most-watched films.
In addition to his entertainment career, Johnson is also a successful businessman. He co-owns Teremana Tequila, which has quickly become one of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the world.
Johnson is passionate about giving back and founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation in 2006, which works with at-risk and terminally ill children to improve their quality of life.
