Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a former WWE superstar turned A-list Hollywood actor and entrepreneur. Born in Hayward, California, he is the son of wrestler Rocky Johnson and actress Ata Johnson. A college football standout, Dwayne attended the University of Miami, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology. He was also a member of the school’s national championship-winning team in 1991.

After a brief stint in professional football, Dwayne pursued a career in wrestling, making his WWE debut in 1996 under the ring name “Rocky Maivia.” His charismatic presence quickly made him a fan favorite. Later rebranding as “The Rock,” he became one of the most successful and marketable wrestlers in WWE history, winning multiple championships and headlining several WrestleManias.

In the early 2000s, Dwayne transitioned into acting with roles in The Scorpion King (2002) and The Rundown (2003). He solidified his movie star status with blockbuster hits like Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Baywatch (2017). He has also done extensive voice work for projects such as Family Guy, Moana (2016) and Zootopia 2 (2025).

Dwayne married Dany Garcia in 1997, and the couple welcomed daughter Simone in 2001 before divorcing in 2007. He married Lauren Hashian in 2019, and together they share daughters Jasmine (born in 2015) and Tiana (born in 2018).