Dwayne Johnson Shares Video of Fan Who Says the Actor Inspired His 60-Lb. Weight Loss

Mar. 15, 2025

Dwayne Johnson at CinemaCon 2024.Photo:David Becker/WireImage

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Dwayne Johnsonsays inspiring others is the “best part of fame.”

“Thank you so much. I appreciate that. So tell me about your journey,” theMoanavoice actor responded.

The two went to take a photo together, after which the actor thanked him for sharing his story and then engulfed him in a hug.

The former wrestler reflected on the encounter in the heartfelt caption, writing, “I know, I know this may sound corny… but you guys hear me say this all the time when it comes to things like this… meeting people and hearing about their journeys of weight loss, mental health struggles, fitness, dealing with loss, anxiety, depression, hard times etc etc., moments Iike this become my profound reminder that this is the best part of fame.”

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In an interview published on Sept. 12, the actor spoke withEntertainment Weeklyabouthis understanding of masculinityahead of the release ofMoana 2, in which he reprises his role as Maui alongsideAuli’i Cravalho, who voices the titular character.

“The idea of asking for help is actually a superpower,” he told the outlet. “Masculinity, to me, is not being tough. It’s not being a badass. Powerful masculinity is having the confidence to look inside and say, ‘This is what I’m feeling, and it’s okay. Here’s my chest. I’ll gladly rip it open to someone who can help me.’ "

Johnson related those traits to his demigod character, saying, “When I got to Maui, I was like, ‘Okay, I know who this is.’ "

He continued, “This guy who is very presentational, who puts on a show, who loves to hold court, sing and dance, and make people feel good. But there’s a lot that’s brewing deep down that, eventually, he is going to have to contend with because it’s like a ball that you’re holding underwater. Eventually, you’ve got to let the ball go, and it’s going to explode.”

source: people.com