Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has wished his mother Ata Johnson a happy birthday. Recently, Johnson, 51, shared a video on Instagram of himself singing with his mother, who has turned 75. Ata can be seen playing a ukulele in the video as she and Dwayne performed a special birthday song together, reports People magazine.
“Don’t start crying,” Dwayne jokes in the video, before his mother says: “I want to sing. Do you know how to sing in tune?” “I know how to sing in keys that don’t exist”, Dwayne joked, before launching into the tune.
As per People, during the song, the pair joked that Ata is only turning 59 before Dwayne placed a pink-coloured lei around her neck and planted a kiss on her head. “Before I even start singing to my mom her special Happy Birthday song, she starts to cry”, Dwayne wrote in the caption to his post.
“Don’t start crying,” Dwayne jokes in the video, before his mother says: “I want to sing. Do you know how to sing in tune?” “I know how to sing in keys that don’t exist”, Dwayne joked, before launching into the tune.
As per People, during the song, the pair joked that Ata is only turning 59 before Dwayne placed a pink-coloured lei around her neck and planted a kiss on her head. “Before I even start singing to my mom her special Happy Birthday song, she starts to cry”, Dwayne wrote in the caption to his post.
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has wished his mother Ata Johnson a happy birthday. Recently, Johnson, 51, shared a video on Instagram of himself singing with his mother, who has turned 75. Ata can be seen playing a ukulele in the video as she and Dwayne performed a special birthday song together, reports People magazine.
“Don’t start crying,” Dwayne jokes in the video, before his mother says: “I want to sing. Do you know how to sing in tune?” “I know how to sing in keys that don’t exist”, Dwayne joked, before launching into the tune.
As per People, during the song, the pair joked that Ata is only turning 59 before Dwayne placed a pink-coloured lei around her neck and planted a kiss on her head. “Before I even start singing to my mom her special Happy Birthday song, she starts to cry”, Dwayne wrote in the caption to his post.
“Don’t start crying,” Dwayne jokes in the video, before his mother says: “I want to sing. Do you know how to sing in tune?” “I know how to sing in keys that don’t exist”, Dwayne joked, before launching into the tune.
As per People, during the song, the pair joked that Ata is only turning 59 before Dwayne placed a pink-coloured lei around her neck and planted a kiss on her head. “Before I even start singing to my mom her special Happy Birthday song, she starts to cry”, Dwayne wrote in the caption to his post.
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sorry, Dwayne Johnson. You’ve been canceled. NBC announced today that they have canceled Young Rock after three seasons.
Young Rock spanned decades of Dwayne Johnson’s life, chronicling his beginnings as a headstrong kid to playing football at the University of Miami to the early days of his professional wrestling career. Dwayne Johnson also plays a future version of himself who is running for president of the United States in the 2032 election. The series started off strong, averaging 3 million viewers per episode in its first season, but the third and now final season of the series found those numbers tumbling to an average of 1.4 million viewers per episode.
In addition to Dwayne Johnson as himself, Young Rock also starred Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Adrian Groulx as 10 to 14-year-old Dwayne aka Dewey, Bradley Constant as 15 to 17-year-old Dwayne,...
Young Rock spanned decades of Dwayne Johnson’s life, chronicling his beginnings as a headstrong kid to playing football at the University of Miami to the early days of his professional wrestling career. Dwayne Johnson also plays a future version of himself who is running for president of the United States in the 2032 election. The series started off strong, averaging 3 million viewers per episode in its first season, but the third and now final season of the series found those numbers tumbling to an average of 1.4 million viewers per episode.
In addition to Dwayne Johnson as himself, Young Rock also starred Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Adrian Groulx as 10 to 14-year-old Dwayne aka Dewey, Bradley Constant as 15 to 17-year-old Dwayne,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
“Young Rock” and “Grand Crew” have both been canceled at NBC.
Based on the life of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, “Young Rock” followed Dwayne as he rose from childhood to a wrestling career to Hollywood stardom. Johnson starred as himself alongside Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Adrian Groulx as 10 to 14-year-old Dwayne aka Dewey, Bradley Constant as 15 to 17-year-old Dwayne, Uli Latukefu as 18 to 26-year-old, Fasitua Amosa as Sika Anoa’i, John Tui as Afa Anoa’i and Matthew Willig as André the Giant.
“Young Rock” premiered in February of 2021 and concluded its third season in February of this year. The series was co-created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang, who executive produced alongside Johnson, Dany Garcia, Jennifer Carreras, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz. Universal Television served as the studio in association with Seven Bucks Productions and Fierce Baby Productions.
Based on the life of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, “Young Rock” followed Dwayne as he rose from childhood to a wrestling career to Hollywood stardom. Johnson starred as himself alongside Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Adrian Groulx as 10 to 14-year-old Dwayne aka Dewey, Bradley Constant as 15 to 17-year-old Dwayne, Uli Latukefu as 18 to 26-year-old, Fasitua Amosa as Sika Anoa’i, John Tui as Afa Anoa’i and Matthew Willig as André the Giant.
“Young Rock” premiered in February of 2021 and concluded its third season in February of this year. The series was co-created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang, who executive produced alongside Johnson, Dany Garcia, Jennifer Carreras, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz. Universal Television served as the studio in association with Seven Bucks Productions and Fierce Baby Productions.
- 6/9/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson says his mother, Ata Johnson, is well on the mend following her scary car crash last week, which the actor said did very little to break her spirit.
Speaking to Et’s Nischelle Turner on the red carpet for the 2023 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the action star said “she’s doing good,” while also offering what went through his mind when he got the call.
“It was 3 a.m. when I got that phone call. You know when my phone rings at 3 a.m. and it’s a family member, it’s not good,” he tells Et.
Johnson shared a photo of his mom’s Cadillac Escalade, which had significant damage on the front-passenger side. In his caption, Johnson said his mom’s Ok and that “angels of mercy watched over my mom.”
“She’ll survive and continue to get evaluated,” he continued in the caption. “This woman has survived lung cancer,...
Speaking to Et’s Nischelle Turner on the red carpet for the 2023 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the action star said “she’s doing good,” while also offering what went through his mind when he got the call.
“It was 3 a.m. when I got that phone call. You know when my phone rings at 3 a.m. and it’s a family member, it’s not good,” he tells Et.
Johnson shared a photo of his mom’s Cadillac Escalade, which had significant damage on the front-passenger side. In his caption, Johnson said his mom’s Ok and that “angels of mercy watched over my mom.”
“She’ll survive and continue to get evaluated,” he continued in the caption. “This woman has survived lung cancer,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Alex Nino Gheciu
- ET Canada
Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur
Dwayne Johnson's mother, Ata Johnson, survived a late-night car crash this week, but the former wrestler-turned-actor has assured his fans that she's doing just fine. "Thank you God...
Dwayne Johnson's mother, Ata Johnson, survived a late-night car crash this week, but the former wrestler-turned-actor has assured his fans that she's doing just fine. "Thank you God...
- 2/3/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Dwayne Johnson is thanking the heavens above after his mother, Ata Johnson, was involved in a scary car accident and survived.
The 50-year-old action star took to Instagram on Thursday and shared a photo of the red Cadillac Escalade his mother was driving when it was involved in a serious crash Wednesday night. The photo shows the SUV’s front-passenger side crushed. In the caption, Johnson thanked God that “she’s ok” and that “angels of mercy watched over my mom.”
“She’ll survive and continue to get evaluated,” he continued in the caption. “This woman has survived lung cancer, tough marriage, head on collision with a drunk driver and attempted suicide. She’s a survivor, in ways that make angels and miracles real.”
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Johnson went on to thank the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments “for being so caring & focused,...
The 50-year-old action star took to Instagram on Thursday and shared a photo of the red Cadillac Escalade his mother was driving when it was involved in a serious crash Wednesday night. The photo shows the SUV’s front-passenger side crushed. In the caption, Johnson thanked God that “she’s ok” and that “angels of mercy watched over my mom.”
“She’ll survive and continue to get evaluated,” he continued in the caption. “This woman has survived lung cancer, tough marriage, head on collision with a drunk driver and attempted suicide. She’s a survivor, in ways that make angels and miracles real.”
Read More: Sza Arm Wrestled The Rock Backstage At ‘SNL’, According To Questlove
Johnson went on to thank the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments “for being so caring & focused,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
You're welcome, Mom! Dwayne Johnson surprised his mom Ata Johnson with a brand-new house. And it's not the first he's bought her, either. The Rock, 50, shared on his Instagram videos of his mother, 73, being moved to tears as she checks out her new home and its custom décor with artifacts close to her heart. "Love you mom and surprise!" he wrote. "When I was a little boy, I hated when my mom would cry ~ these days, I'll happily take her tears of joy. I surprised my mom and bought her a new home. Took me and my design team 8 weeks to get it ready, where she could walk thru her front door for the very first time and everything she saw was brand new and a total...
- 6/5/2022
- E! Online
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about dozens of shows including Pose, Mare of Eastown, Family Guy and The Circle!
1 | So how did The Mosquito Coast‘s Dina know exactly when and where to slam her vehicle into the police car holding her dad, so that her dad wouldn’t be hurt but the cops would be?
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1 | So how did The Mosquito Coast‘s Dina know exactly when and where to slam her vehicle into the police car holding her dad, so that her dad wouldn’t be hurt but the cops would be?
More from TVLinePerformer of the Week: Billy PorterThe Circle Season 2 Winner Talks Finale Surprises, Answers All Our Burning Questions About Living in IsolationThe Circle Finale Recap: When Chloe Met Trevor.
- 5/7/2021
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Michael Ausiello, Kimberly Roots, Andy Swift, Dave Nemetz, Rebecca Iannucci, Ryan Schwartz, Nick Caruso, Mekeisha Madden Toby, Keisha Hatchett and Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
The Rock isn't the only talented Johnson in his family. During the Feb. 10 episode of The Tonight Show, Dwayne Johnson paused his interview with Jimmy Fallon to serenade the host with his mom, Ata Johnson, who sweetly joined the duo on their virtual call. After appearing next to Dwayne, Ata began strumming away on her ukulele while also singing the Samoan song "Savalivali Means Go For a Walk" with her son. "Savalivali means go for a walk / Tautalatala means too much talk," they sang in unison. "Alofa ia te oe means I love you / Take it easy, faifai lemu." As Jimmy laughed and clapped after the impromptu performance, Ata announced (to Dwayne's surprise), "One...
- 2/11/2021
- E! Online
'Young Rock' trailer has been released and fans can't get enought of it.
The NBC show which focuses on Dwayne Johnson's childhood and his early years as a wrestler, was reportedly announced a year ago, back in January 2020.
The 'Jumanji' star took to Instagram on Sunday (January 17) where he shared the trailer for 'Young Rock', the upcoming comedy series that highlights his life - from his wrestling days to his rise to fame in Hollywood.
"Ladies and gents, here’s your first look at @nbcyoungrock," he captioned the post.
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Along with 'Young Rock' trailer, Dwayne Johnson also penned a heartfelt message to his fans, writing "I really wish my dad was around to see this one. Maaaaan he would’ve been proud."
"And yes, I was clearly kicking puberty’s...
The NBC show which focuses on Dwayne Johnson's childhood and his early years as a wrestler, was reportedly announced a year ago, back in January 2020.
The 'Jumanji' star took to Instagram on Sunday (January 17) where he shared the trailer for 'Young Rock', the upcoming comedy series that highlights his life - from his wrestling days to his rise to fame in Hollywood.
"Ladies and gents, here’s your first look at @nbcyoungrock," he captioned the post.
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Along with 'Young Rock' trailer, Dwayne Johnson also penned a heartfelt message to his fans, writing "I really wish my dad was around to see this one. Maaaaan he would’ve been proud."
"And yes, I was clearly kicking puberty’s...
- 1/18/2021
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
There's no less love in a simple birthday celebration—just look at this sweet one for The Rock's daughter, Jasmine. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, Dwayne Johnson's second daughter celebrated her fifth birthday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Given the global circumstances, her birthday party was home with the people closest to her heart: Johnson, mom Lauren Hashian, grandmother Ata Johnson and sister Tiana, 2. In a video Johnson posted to Instagram, fans can watch as the group serenades the birthday girl while the star's mom accompanies them on the ukulele and the actor presents a lit cake. "Jazzy turned 5yrs old today and this lil' tornado has no...
- 12/17/2020
- E! Online
Uli Latukefu.
Jeffrey Walker is the set-up director for Young Rock, the NBC-commissioned comedy which will star Uli Latukefu as the young adult Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Filming of the 11-part series created and co-written by Fierce Baby Productions’ Nahnatchka Khan starts in Queensland later this month, the first of three NBCUniversal productions to shoot back-to-back in the state over the next 18 months.
The series chronicles the Jumanji: The Next Level star and former professional wrestler’s high school years in Honolulu before he and his family moved to Nashville, where he was arrested multiple times for fighting, theft and cheque fraud before the age of 17.
Adrian Groulx plays Johnson when he was an honest, headstrong and impressionable 10-year-old. Bradley Constant is the 15-year-old, when his size and full moustache convinced his classmates he was an undercover cop.
Aussie Latukefu will play him aged 18-20 when he was recruited...
Jeffrey Walker is the set-up director for Young Rock, the NBC-commissioned comedy which will star Uli Latukefu as the young adult Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Filming of the 11-part series created and co-written by Fierce Baby Productions’ Nahnatchka Khan starts in Queensland later this month, the first of three NBCUniversal productions to shoot back-to-back in the state over the next 18 months.
The series chronicles the Jumanji: The Next Level star and former professional wrestler’s high school years in Honolulu before he and his family moved to Nashville, where he was arrested multiple times for fighting, theft and cheque fraud before the age of 17.
Adrian Groulx plays Johnson when he was an honest, headstrong and impressionable 10-year-old. Bradley Constant is the 15-year-old, when his size and full moustache convinced his classmates he was an undercover cop.
Aussie Latukefu will play him aged 18-20 when he was recruited...
- 10/1/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Dwayne Johnson has revealed the cast for 'Young Rock'.
The former WWE superstar recently announced the cast for his upcoming NBC comedy series on social media.
'Young Rock' which is inspired by the earlier life of Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock, reportedly received a straight-to-series order by NBC in January this year.
The series follows Johnson's childhood "from growing up in a strong and resilient family, to being surrounded by the wild characters of his professional wrestling family, to playing football at Miami University. It will explore the rollercoaster that has shaped Johnson into the man he is today and the larger-than-life characters he's met along the way," reports Variety.
Dwayne Johnson announced the cast sharing a series of Instagram posts on Wednesday. The post shows the actors that have been selected to portray younger versions of himself and his family members on the upcoming sitcom.
The former WWE superstar recently announced the cast for his upcoming NBC comedy series on social media.
'Young Rock' which is inspired by the earlier life of Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock, reportedly received a straight-to-series order by NBC in January this year.
The series follows Johnson's childhood "from growing up in a strong and resilient family, to being surrounded by the wild characters of his professional wrestling family, to playing football at Miami University. It will explore the rollercoaster that has shaped Johnson into the man he is today and the larger-than-life characters he's met along the way," reports Variety.
Dwayne Johnson announced the cast sharing a series of Instagram posts on Wednesday. The post shows the actors that have been selected to portray younger versions of himself and his family members on the upcoming sitcom.
- 10/1/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
Dwayne Johnson has revealed the cast for Young Rock, his upcoming NBC comedy series inspired by his life. The project comes from Johnson and Fresh Off the Boat creator/executive producer Nahnatchka Khan. Production is expected to start soon in Australia.
Young Rock will chronicle Johnson’s formative years, with Dwayne set to appear in each episode. It received a straight-to-series order in January. Johnson announced the cast with photos on Instagram Wednesday. You can see below the story.
Bradley Constant will portray Johnson at age 15 and Marco Polo star Uli Latukefu will play him from the ages of 18 to 20, when he’s recruited to play football at the University of Miami. Adrian Groulx plays Johnson at age 10. Stacey Leilua has been cast as Johnson’s mother, Ata Johnson, and his late father will be played by Joseph Lee Anderson. Johnson wrote a special tribute to his dad in announcing Anderson.
Young Rock will chronicle Johnson’s formative years, with Dwayne set to appear in each episode. It received a straight-to-series order in January. Johnson announced the cast with photos on Instagram Wednesday. You can see below the story.
Bradley Constant will portray Johnson at age 15 and Marco Polo star Uli Latukefu will play him from the ages of 18 to 20, when he’s recruited to play football at the University of Miami. Adrian Groulx plays Johnson at age 10. Stacey Leilua has been cast as Johnson’s mother, Ata Johnson, and his late father will be played by Joseph Lee Anderson. Johnson wrote a special tribute to his dad in announcing Anderson.
- 9/30/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC’s “Young Rock” has found its Young Rock — and also two slightly older (but still young) Rocks. The series about the upbringing of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has also cast the roles of dad Rocky Johnson, mom Ata Johnson and grandmother/wrestling promoter Lia Maivia.
Adrian Groulx will play 10-year-old Dwayne, Bradley Constant will play high school Dwayne and Uli Latukefu will play college Dwayne, NBC said on Wednesday.
In college, Dwayne Johnson won the NCAA National Championship in football at the University of Miami. Though his pro football career never really took off, Dwayne followed in his family footsteps to pursue a career in professional wrestling and, eventually, conquered Hollywood.
Joseph Lee Anderson has been cast as second generation pro-wrestler Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua will play Ata Johnson and Ana Tuisila will play Lia Maivia.
Dwayne Johnson is considered an honorary member of the famous Anoa’i wrestling family.
Adrian Groulx will play 10-year-old Dwayne, Bradley Constant will play high school Dwayne and Uli Latukefu will play college Dwayne, NBC said on Wednesday.
In college, Dwayne Johnson won the NCAA National Championship in football at the University of Miami. Though his pro football career never really took off, Dwayne followed in his family footsteps to pursue a career in professional wrestling and, eventually, conquered Hollywood.
Joseph Lee Anderson has been cast as second generation pro-wrestler Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua will play Ata Johnson and Ana Tuisila will play Lia Maivia.
Dwayne Johnson is considered an honorary member of the famous Anoa’i wrestling family.
- 9/30/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Dwayne Johnson has announced the actors who will bring his younger years to life.
“Young Rock,” the upcoming NBC comedy executive produced by and starring Johnson, has tapped Adrian Groulx to play 10-year-old Dwayne, Bradley Constant to play him aged 15 (at which point he is doing his best to fit in as a normal teenager), and “Marco Polo” star Uli Latukefu to play him from the ages of 18 to 20 (when Dwayne has just been recruited to play football on a scholarship at the University of Miami).
Also joining the cast are Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Dwayne’s strong, positive mother, “S.W.A.T.” and “Harriet” alum Joseph Lee Anderson as Dwayne’s charismatic and charming father, and finally Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Dwayne’s sweet grandmother who is a cutthroat, ruthless businesswoman when she needs to be.
“Young Rock,” which is slated to premiere sometime in 2021, charts...
“Young Rock,” the upcoming NBC comedy executive produced by and starring Johnson, has tapped Adrian Groulx to play 10-year-old Dwayne, Bradley Constant to play him aged 15 (at which point he is doing his best to fit in as a normal teenager), and “Marco Polo” star Uli Latukefu to play him from the ages of 18 to 20 (when Dwayne has just been recruited to play football on a scholarship at the University of Miami).
Also joining the cast are Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Dwayne’s strong, positive mother, “S.W.A.T.” and “Harriet” alum Joseph Lee Anderson as Dwayne’s charismatic and charming father, and finally Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Dwayne’s sweet grandmother who is a cutthroat, ruthless businesswoman when she needs to be.
“Young Rock,” which is slated to premiere sometime in 2021, charts...
- 9/30/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed that a "Hobbs and Shaw" sequel is in development, and he is excited about it.
During a recent Instagram Live QandA, Johnson confirmed the news about the follow up to "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw", which minted $759 million worldwide, reports dailymail.co.uk.
"We are developing now the next film, the next ('Hobbs and Shaw;) movie, and I'm pretty excited about it," said the 47-year-old star, who appeared in the successful "Fast and Furious" spin-off alongside Jason Statham last year.
"Just gotta figure out the creative right now, and the direction we're going to go," added Johnson when asked where he and producers are at in the pre-production process on the sequel.
"Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw", also starring Helen Mirren, Eiza Gonzalez, Vanessa Kirby and Idris Elba, was well received by the audience and critics upon its release last August.
During a recent Instagram Live QandA, Johnson confirmed the news about the follow up to "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw", which minted $759 million worldwide, reports dailymail.co.uk.
"We are developing now the next film, the next ('Hobbs and Shaw;) movie, and I'm pretty excited about it," said the 47-year-old star, who appeared in the successful "Fast and Furious" spin-off alongside Jason Statham last year.
"Just gotta figure out the creative right now, and the direction we're going to go," added Johnson when asked where he and producers are at in the pre-production process on the sequel.
"Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw", also starring Helen Mirren, Eiza Gonzalez, Vanessa Kirby and Idris Elba, was well received by the audience and critics upon its release last August.
- 4/1/2020
- GlamSham
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is wishing his mom a very happy birthday.
On Saturday, the actor and former wrestler shared an Instagram video of himself singing “Happy Birthday” to his mother, Ata Johnson, who is celebrating her 71st birthday. In the clip, Johnson sings the song while walking over to his smiling mom.
“Happy birthday mom,” he says as they lean in for a hug. “From your one and only child — I think I’m your only child,” he continued jokingly. “I’m kidding! Happy birthday.”
In the caption of the Instagram post, Johnson, 47, praised Ata for being a “high...
On Saturday, the actor and former wrestler shared an Instagram video of himself singing “Happy Birthday” to his mother, Ata Johnson, who is celebrating her 71st birthday. In the clip, Johnson sings the song while walking over to his smiling mom.
“Happy birthday mom,” he says as they lean in for a hug. “From your one and only child — I think I’m your only child,” he continued jokingly. “I’m kidding! Happy birthday.”
In the caption of the Instagram post, Johnson, 47, praised Ata for being a “high...
- 10/26/2019
- by Helen Murphy
- PEOPLE.com
Dwayne Johnson turned his highly anticipated Hobbs and Shaw premiere into an adorable mother-son date with Ata Johnson in La on Saturday night. Aside from rolling up to the red carpet in a custom-built truck that was used in the movie, the 47-year-old actor had his mom by his side as he posed for pictures and linked up with his costars, including Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Eiza González, and Dwayne's cousin WWE superstar Roman Reign (née Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoaʻi). Dwayne looked as handsome as always in a dark suit, while Ata shined bright in a sparkly blue dress.
During the premiere, Dwayne opened up to Extra about his bromance with Jason. "This relationship that I have with Jason is a lot of fun," he joked. "With a guy like that . . . his ego is so big, like his head, you just got to placate the star." As we wait for...
During the premiere, Dwayne opened up to Extra about his bromance with Jason. "This relationship that I have with Jason is a lot of fun," he joked. "With a guy like that . . . his ego is so big, like his head, you just got to placate the star." As we wait for...
- 7/16/2019
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
It was a very Merry Christmas for Dwayne Johnson's mother, Ata Johnson. The Rock bought her a new house! Johnson posted on his Instagram this weekend a sweet video showing his mother reading aloud the card he gave her that reveals her new gift, and her emotional reaction. "All our lives growing up we lived in little apartments all across the country," Johnson wrote. "Lived like gypsies on the road from one state to another. The first home my parents ever lived in was the one I bought for them in 1999. They divorced about 5yrs later and as with life, stuff happens and things got a little complicated. Since then I always made sure my mom and dad have everything they'll ever need -...
- 12/30/2018
- E! Online
Dwayne Johnson hit the red carpet for the premiere of Skyscraper in New York on Wednesday, and he brought some of his best girls along for the ride. Though his partner Lauren Hashian was not at the event Dwayne was joined by his mom, Ata Johnson, and his 16-year-old daughter Simone, both of whom looked beautiful in blue gowns. Simone's mother, Dany Garcia, also posed for photos at the event: as Dwayne's manager and a co-executive producer on the film, his ex-wife still a big part of the business that is The Rock, and we frequently see this beautiful, blended family hanging out together. Keep reading to see all the best photos from their latest glamorous outing.
- 7/12/2018
- by Gemma Cartwright
- Popsugar.com
Dwayne Johnson and his longtime girlfriend, Lauren Hashian, welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Tiana Gia Johnson in April, and she could not be any cuter. Dwayne first announced her exciting arrival with a photo of himself cradling his daughter in the hospital, and hours later, his mom, Ata Johnson, shared an Instagram album of her own. Not only does it give us a closer look at baby Tiana, but it also features Tiana's two older sisters, 2-year-old Jasmine and 16-year-old Simone. "My 3-heart Of hearts! ❤️❤️❤️," Ata captioned the sweet snaps. "My heartfelt love & gratitude to Lauren & Dwayne, and most of all, thank you God, from this very happy & proud grandma." Lauren also shared a sweet hospital photo, getting a kiss from Dwayne as she held baby Tiana on her chest after her birth. Aw! Is your heart bursting yet?
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- 5/15/2018
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, 45, is recounting a painful incident when he was 15 years old he witnessed his his mother Ata Johnson attempt suicide. In an interview with The Express, he recalled his mother’s suicide attempt and his own battles with depression. “She got out of the car on Interstate 65 in Nashville and […]
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- 4/2/2018
- by Raven Haynes
- Uinterview
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is spreading an important message about mental health and suicide — a topic that hits close to home.
The 45-year-old actor shared a photo from the set of his HBO show Ballers on Thursday morning, in which he’s holding a beer and toasting to his brother’s grave in a cemetery. “Not your typical scene,” he noted.
“Got me thinkin’ though bout how many of us have been affected by suicide of our friends, family,” Johnson captioned the shot. “Struggle and pain is real. We’ve all been there on some level or another.”
He then opened up his mother,...
The 45-year-old actor shared a photo from the set of his HBO show Ballers on Thursday morning, in which he’s holding a beer and toasting to his brother’s grave in a cemetery. “Not your typical scene,” he noted.
“Got me thinkin’ though bout how many of us have been affected by suicide of our friends, family,” Johnson captioned the shot. “Struggle and pain is real. We’ve all been there on some level or another.”
He then opened up his mother,...
- 2/1/2018
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Happy birthday, Ata Johnson! Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram on Thursday to share a sweet video of his family celebrating his mother’s big day. “Family prayer of gratitude (and laughs) in celebrating my mom’s 69th Birthday!” the 45-year-old actor captioned the clip. “My fav part of this moment is our baby daughter Jasmine, thinks we’re […]...
- 10/26/2017
- by Rachel West
- ET Canada
Happy birthday, Ata Johnson!
Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram on Thursday to share a sweet video of his family celebrating his mother's big day.
"Family prayer of gratitude (and laughs) in celebrating my mom’s 69th Birthday!" the 45-year-old actor captioned the clip. "My fav part of this moment is our baby daughter Jasmine, thinks we’re playing the game where daddy pretends to be be asleep so that’s why she screams, 'Wake.. Awake!' then a few seconds later after I kiss her head and place my hand over hers, she starts biting my hand to get my attention (just like her mama @laurenhashianofficial...
Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram on Thursday to share a sweet video of his family celebrating his mother's big day.
"Family prayer of gratitude (and laughs) in celebrating my mom’s 69th Birthday!" the 45-year-old actor captioned the clip. "My fav part of this moment is our baby daughter Jasmine, thinks we’re playing the game where daddy pretends to be be asleep so that’s why she screams, 'Wake.. Awake!' then a few seconds later after I kiss her head and place my hand over hers, she starts biting my hand to get my attention (just like her mama @laurenhashianofficial...
- 10/26/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Dwayne Johnson had the loving support of his beautiful family at the Miami Beach premiere of Ballers' second season on Friday. The actor - who recently wrapped up his press tour for Central Intelligence - was all smiles as he posed for photos with his mother, Ata Johnson, daughter Simone Alexandra, and longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian by his side. Later that evening, Dwayne took to Instagram to share photos from the event, including one where he thanked his fans for their support, writing, "We balled out... Thank You @HBO, my hometown city of Miami and the fans for making our black carpet premiere epic and unforgettable. Our New Season gets lit this Sunday on @HBO at 10pm. #ballers...
- 7/18/2016
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
It was a harrowing scene. On a well-traveled street in central Florida, a vehicle ran a stoplight, careened across the median and slammed head-on into a white Cadillac Escalade. Both vehicles spun around nearly 180 degrees, ending up in the middle of the intersection. "It happened really fast," says onlooker Tina Middaugh, who was in a nearby car with her husband. "The car came out of nowhere and they hit. I didn't hear brakes squealing or horns beeping. I saw the car, and then literally two seconds later, I saw the crash. There was no time to react." As bystanders called...
- 8/13/2014
- by Steve Helling, @stevehelling
- PEOPLE.com
Here's a guy who loves his momma. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's mother is out of the hospital, just over a week after being hit by an alleged drunk driver in a head-on collision. Johnson, 42, posted an Instagram Tuesday of his mom, Ata Johnson, leaving the hospital in a wheelchair and added the caption, "Takin' mama home." In the photo, his mother is wearing a cast on her left arm, but both have huge smiles. "Banged up, but she's a tough one and will make a full recovery," he wrote. "Grateful to see her smile. And thank you guys for all the prayers,...
- 8/12/2014
- by Jelisa Castrodale, @gordonshumway
- PEOPLE.com
Here's a guy who loves his momma. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's mother is out of the hospital, just over a week after being hit by an alleged drunk driver in a head-on collision. Johnson, 42, posted an Instagram Tuesday of his mom, Ata Johnson, leaving the hospital in a wheelchair and added the caption, "Takin' mama home." In the photo, his mother is wearing a cast on her left arm, but both have huge smiles. "Banged up, but she's a tough one and will make a full recovery," he wrote. "Grateful to see her smile. And thank you guys for all the prayers,...
- 8/12/2014
- by Jelisa Castrodale, @gordonshumway
- PEOPLE.com
The Rock's mom is thanking the giant SUV her son bought her for saving her life in a head-on collision -- and amazingly holds no grudges against the woman who hit her.Ata Maivia-Johnson tells TMZ ... "As much as I'd like to lay the Samoan smackdown on the drunk driver that crashed into us, I've already forgiven her."Ata and Dwayne's cousin Lina Fanene were driving home last week when the other driver plowed into their Escalade.
- 8/12/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, had quite a scare last week, when his mother, Ata Maivia-Johnson, and cousin, Lina Fanene, were hit by a drunk driver on Aug. 2.
Dwayne Johnson's Mother, Cousin Hit By Drunk Driver
Johnson shared the news with an Instagram post on Saturday, writing, “My mom & cousin @linafanene were struck head on by a drunk driver this week – they lived. First reaction is to find the person who did this and do unrelenting harm to them. But then you realize the most important thing is my family lived thru this and we can hug each other that much tighter these days. Hug your own family tighter today and be grateful you can tell them you love them.”
Johnson accompanied the heartfelt message by a photo from the car crash, in which both cars involved appear completely wrecked. The wrestler and actor also shared...
Dwayne Johnson's Mother, Cousin Hit By Drunk Driver
Johnson shared the news with an Instagram post on Saturday, writing, “My mom & cousin @linafanene were struck head on by a drunk driver this week – they lived. First reaction is to find the person who did this and do unrelenting harm to them. But then you realize the most important thing is my family lived thru this and we can hug each other that much tighter these days. Hug your own family tighter today and be grateful you can tell them you love them.”
Johnson accompanied the heartfelt message by a photo from the car crash, in which both cars involved appear completely wrecked. The wrestler and actor also shared...
- 8/12/2014
- Uinterview
The woman who fled cops and slammed into the car with The Rock's mom inside has been charged with DUI.The head-on crash in Clermont, Florida left The Rock's mom, Ata Maivia-Johnson and her passenger, Lina Fanene, hospitalized. Cops say the the woman blew through 2 red lights before crashing into the car.Police are asking prosecutors to get an arrest warrant for the alleged drunk driver, who is also hospitalized with injuries. The Rock...
- 8/11/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The driver who crashed into The Rock's mother and cousin earlier this month was evading police and ran a red light just before the crash ... TMZ has learned. As TMZ previously reported, Ata Maivia-Johnson (Rock's mom) and Lina Fanene (cousin) were driving home from a charity event in Clermont, Fl August 2 when they were involved in a head-on car accident.The Lake County Sheriff's Department tells TMZ ... an officer was attempting a traffic stop...
- 8/11/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says his first thoughts after hearing that an alleged drunk driver smashed into a car carrying his mom Ata Johnson and cousin, WWE Nxt personality Lina Fanene, was of vengeance but now he's just grateful they're alive. The action star, currently on the big screen in “Hercules,” posted a photo of the crash on his Instagram page Sunday, along with details on what happened. “My mom & cousin @linafanene were struck head on by a drunk driver this week – they lived,” Johnson wrote in the caption. See photos: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Wraps ‘Fast & Furious 7' “First reaction is to find the.
- 8/10/2014
- by Todd Cunningham
- The Wrap
The Rock says his mom, Ata Maivia-Johnson and his cousin were struck Head On by a drunk driver this week ... and luckily, they survived. Dwayne Johnson's uncle Afa tells us Ata and Lina Fanene were driving home from a fundraiser their family runs every year -- the Usos Foundation Banquet -- when they were crashed into by the alleged drunk driver.Both women were rushed to a local hospital and we're told Ata was hospitalized for 3 nights.
- 8/10/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dwayne Johnson's mom and cousin were in a serious accident this week when a drunk driver hit them head on, according to the wrestling star. Johnson posted a horrifying picture of the wreck to Instagram on Sunday. Johnson, 42, is very close to his mother, Ata Johnson. His cousin, Savelina "Lina" Fanene, is a WWE Diva. "My mom & cousin...were struck head on by a drunk driver this week - they lived," he wrote in the post. "First reaction is to find the person who did this and do unrelenting harm to them." "But then you realize the most important...
- 8/10/2014
- by Steve Helling, @stevehelling
- PEOPLE.com
Dwayne Johnson's mom and cousin were in a serious accident this week when a drunk driver hit them head on, according to the wrestling star. Johnson posted a horrifying picture of the wreck to Instagram on Sunday. Johnson, 42, is very close to his mother, Ata Johnson. His cousin, Savelina "Lina" Fanene, is a WWE Diva. "My mom & cousin...were struck head on by a drunk driver this week - they lived," he wrote in the post. "First reaction is to find the person who did this and do unrelenting harm to them." "But then you realize the most important...
- 8/10/2014
- by Steve Helling, @stevehelling
- PEOPLE.com
No matter the stage, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the best performers of his generation.
Breaking out on the WWF circuit in the mid-90s as the smack-talking "The Rock," Johnson eventually outgrew the ring and brought his talents to the big screen. The starring roles came immediately with sleeper hits such as "The Rundown" (2003) and "Walking Tall" (2004), and it wasn't long before the big blockbusters came calling. This summer, Johnson is (extra) bulked up and portraying the mythical hero in "Hercules".
From his incredible wrestling lineage to his surprising NFL teammate, here are 29 things you probably don't know about Dwayne Johnson.
1. Dwayne Johnson was born May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California to Ata Maivia and Rocky Johnson, a professional wrestler.
2. Johnson's grandfather was also a professional wrestler, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, making The Rock a third-generation wrestler. In fact, he was the WWF's first third-generation wrestler, and was heavily hyped upon his professional arrival.
Breaking out on the WWF circuit in the mid-90s as the smack-talking "The Rock," Johnson eventually outgrew the ring and brought his talents to the big screen. The starring roles came immediately with sleeper hits such as "The Rundown" (2003) and "Walking Tall" (2004), and it wasn't long before the big blockbusters came calling. This summer, Johnson is (extra) bulked up and portraying the mythical hero in "Hercules".
From his incredible wrestling lineage to his surprising NFL teammate, here are 29 things you probably don't know about Dwayne Johnson.
1. Dwayne Johnson was born May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California to Ata Maivia and Rocky Johnson, a professional wrestler.
2. Johnson's grandfather was also a professional wrestler, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, making The Rock a third-generation wrestler. In fact, he was the WWF's first third-generation wrestler, and was heavily hyped upon his professional arrival.
- 7/25/2014
- by Jonny Black
- Moviefone
Anne Hathaway appears to be coping well after her recent split from Italian businessman, Raffaello Follieri. She seemed perfectly fine at the premiere of her new movie, Get Smart, in Los Angeles Monday night, says her costar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In fact, he wasn't even aware that she'd broken up. "I had no idea that happened," he told People in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The wrestler-turned-actor had nothing but praise for the 25-year-old actress. "She's tremendously funny and charming and beautiful and intelligent – all the things that every guy looks for," he said. And even though "she's a pretty striking looking woman,...
- 6/20/2008
- by Susan Mandel
- PEOPLE.com
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