Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may just be elected the new president of the United States come November, after his impassioned "Where are You?" speech to Trump regarding the nationwide protests against police brutality appears to have put the pro-wrestler-turned-actor on the American people's presidential radar. According to a report by Newsweek, The Rock is now the third highest choice for a presidential win, behind Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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Newsweek reports that odds aggregator site OddsChecker has calculated that 3.34% of all 2020 election bets have been placed on The Rock, following his powerful speech in support of Black Lives Matter, in which he called out Trump for his lack of leadership skills.
"Where are you?" he asked the president. "Our country is crippled and on its knees, begging to be heard and pleading for change. Where is our compassionate leader? The leader who unifies and inspires our country at our most painful time when we need it the most. The leader who steps up and takes full accountability for our country and embraces every color in it. The leader who picks our country up off its knees and says you have my word - we got this - and together, change will happen."
View this post on Instagram"Where are you? Because we’re all here," he continued. "Maybe one day that galvanizing leader will emerge. Either way, the process to change has already begun." Many regarded the speech as presidential itself, which explains the sudden surge in his White House odds. However, bookmakers have him priced at +40,000, meaning he only has 0.2 percent chance of winning.
Okay, so he's almost definitely not going to become president, but the fact that he's even being considered by some folks is bizarre and shocking enough. But hey, if a billionaire game show host can become president, why not The Rock? (Please don't vote for The Rock).
Dwayne Johnson Asks Trump "Where Are You?" In Moving & Inspiring IG Clip
Dwayne Johnson is looking for Trump to be a compassionate leader, and he addressed the president in a recent video he shared to social media.
Over the last few days, President Donald Trump shut off the White House lights and hid in a bunker while protests erupted in Washington D.C., only to later emerge and have peaceful protesters tear-gassed so they would make room for a photo opportunity in front a church. The president's tweets and speeches have caused many to fear that he's implementing excessive and unnecessary military force on American citizens, while also calling for civilians to arm themselves against their neighbors. Former presidents Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush have issued statements about George Floyd, the protests, and-or the Black Lives Matter movement, but for Dwyane Johnson, he's still wondering where America's "compassionate leader" is.
Frazer Harrison / Staff / Getty ImagesThe Rock shared a video on Wednesday (June 3) where he gave a moving declaration about the United States needing a leader to help its frustrated and hurt citizens. "Where are you? Our country is crippled and on its knees, begging to be heard and pleading for change," the actor penned in the caption. "Where is our compassionate leader? The leader who unifies and inspires our country at our most painful time when we need it the most. The leader who steps up and takes full accountability for our country and embraces every color in it. The leader who picks our country up off its knees and says you have my word - we got this - and together, change will happen."
"Where are you? Because we’re all here," he continued. "Maybe one day that galvanizing leader will emerge. Either way, the process to change has already begun." Watch Dwayne Johnson give his moving message to, and about, the president below.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Praises Daughter For WWE Signing
Dwayne Johnson has a lot of fatherly pride when it comes to his daughter.
Dwayne Johnson is one of the most legendary wrestlers of all time and part of the reason for his sustained success has been his ability to change careers and maintain his relevancy. Johnson is one of the biggest movie stars in the world right now and for good reason. His movies rake in millions of dollars and his face is one of the most recognizable. Even if you never watched a wrestling match in your life, you probably know who “The Rock” is.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Johnson spoke about his daughter Simone who recently signed a contract with the WWE, at just 18 years old. As he explained, Simone has been working very hard at her craft and he truly couldn’t be prouder.
“She signed her contract with the WWE, it just blows my mind,” Johnson said. “First of all, I mean, what an honor that my daughter wants to follow in my footsteps. But, more importantly, ‘follow in my footsteps’ sounds cliché, but she actually wants to blaze her own path, which is just so important. She wound up being the youngest signee in the history of the company.”
Simone will have a lot of work to do to climb the ranks of the company but with her father cheering her on, we’re sure she will be just fine.
The Rock Tries Dancing Like Chris Brown & Low-Key Does A Good Job
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took a break from his workout to pull off some impressive Chris Brown dance choreography.
You may not think that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would be one of the most elegant dancers in the world. If you’re of that school of thought, you probably don’t remember watching him hit The People’s Elbow on a night-in-night-out basis.
Much of professional wrestling is scripted, meaning that the outcome is pre-determined. While that’s a well-known fact, what often goes under the radar is how hard these athletes train in order to end up succeeding in a career of pro wrestling. The Rock, for example, puts in so much work at the gym to maintain his body.
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe Hollywood actor has moved on from the WWE, returning every now and then, but he still entertains the world on the daily. He recently posted a video of himself during a break at the gym, getting his groove on and pretending as though he were Chris Brown.
With a side-by-side comparison of Breezy and The Rock, it’s clear that CB is the better dancer. However, Johnson isn’t too bad himself. He’s got most of the choreography and he looks like he’s having a great time, which is honestly half the battle.
He even earned props from Chris himself.
Take a look at the video comparison below and see for yourself.
The Rock Teases Kevin Hart While Accepting Kids’ Choice Award
The Rock made sure to tease Kevin Hart while accepting his “Kid’s Choice Award.”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson won Favorite Movie Actor at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together, Saturday. The actor took the time to tease friend and Jumanji co-star, Kevin Hart.
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“Hey, kids all around the world, I want to say thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for voting for me. And I also want to thank and commend the Kids’ Choice Awards for using this broadcast to raise really critical awareness for child hunger,” Johnson told viewers video chat. Nickelodeon made a donation of $1 million to the nonprofit No Kid Hungry. “So, well done to you guys,” he continued.
The Rock went on to encourage everyone to stay positive and poked fun at Kevin Hart. “I want you to stay positive; I want you to stay happy; I want you to stay healthy; I want you to go to bed tonight feeling great,” Johnson said. “Because however old you are, around the world, just know that you are still bigger than Kevin Hart. I love you guys.”
Millie Bobby Brown, Kristen Bell, Shawn Mendes, and Camila Cabello all made appearances during the show as well. You can check out a complete list of winners here.
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"The Rock" On Quarantine: "We Started Practicing Making Babies Again"
"The Rock" details how he and his wife are handling social distancing at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gave a candid update to fans on his Instagram about how he and his wife, Lauren Hashian, are faring during coronavirus quarantine.
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“Last night, we poured ourselves a couple of glasses of Teremana [tequila],” he says in the video. "We had a nice little toast of gratitude, and then we started practicing making babies again. You’re welcome. I showed her why they call me The Rock.”
Johnson says the couple has there fair share of arguments, but overall, “the quarantine has had a very positive effect on my relationship and marriage.”
“We realized kinda quickly how critical it was for us to be ultra considerate, caring and empathetic of one another. Be even better listeners. Even better communicators.”
“Recognize that during these times, we’re not operating at full brain & emotional EQ capacity as we usually are,” he continued. “You’re gonna get snippy, short-tempered and you guys may erupt at each other over some silly shit like we did. When that happens, grab your partner by the shoulders, like I grabbed Lauren. Look them directly in the eyes and say with full conviction, 'baby, you’re not wrong....you’re just not used to being right' and then count the seconds it takes for you both to belly laugh your assess off.”
The two were married in August 2019.
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Dwayne Johnson Sings "You’re Welcome" From "Moana" While Washing Baby’s Hands
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson teaches his 1-year-old daughter the importance of hand-washing by singing his song "You're Welcome" from "Moana."
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is using his role as Maui in Moana, to show his baby girl how to make washing your hands properly a fun activity, by singing his song, "You're Welcome," from the 2016 Disney film. Since he began acting, The Rock has starred in a number of blockbuster movies, but his role as the demigod Maui in Moana seems to be his 1-year-old's favourite.
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On Thursday, the former pro wrestler shared a video on Instagram indicating that his youngest daughter, Tia, "demands" that he sings the rap portion of the song, "You're Welcome," from the Disney movie before he takes a shower. The Rock has taken to washing her hands while rapping the roughly 20 second verse because, "we realized a few weeks ago that the rap portion of the song is perfect timing when getting your little ones to have fun washing their hands." As the coronavirus persists, experts advise everyone to wash their hands properly for at least 20 seconds to help prevent spreading the virus to others.
View this post on InstagramWhile The Rock is singing to Tia, he asks her to join in at certain times. The video is too cute, and definitely a good learning exercise for little ones about how important it is to wash your hands properly.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Reveals His Favorite Cheat Meal
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s cheat meal is a whole lot of carbs and sugar.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a monstrous physique and there is no saying otherwise. Ever since his days as a college football player, “The Rock” has been working hard on building muscle and being one of the strongest men in his profession. When you look like Johnson, your diet has to be very strict. At the end of the day, if you can’t control what’s being put in your body, you won’t be able to control the way you look and “The Rock” understands this better than anyone.
Recently, Johnson went live on Instagram where he shared his favorite cheat meal with fans. He also implored other fans to eat their own cheat meals while watching his livestream. It just so happens that Johnson’ favorite cheat meal is filled with carbohydrates and a lot of sugar. Although it sounds pretty amazing, we can’t lie.
Essentially, Johnson eats french toast smothered in peanut butter and syrup. What makes this french toast special is the fact that he uses Brioche which is a lot thicker and fluffier. He also likes to enjoy it with a glass of Teremana tequila. All things considered, this is a pretty great meal and we’re sure many of his followers will attempt to make it in the future.
Let us know your favorite cheat meals in the comments, below.
The Rock Passionately Shares “Black Adam” Origin Story
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took to Instagram to discuss how excited he is to be playing "Black Adam" ten years after learning about the DC Universe project.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is set to play Black Adam in the upcoming DC Universe origin story. While at home, The Rock has been setting aside time to communicate with his fans and followers around the world. Earlier this week, he hosted a Q&A on IGTV and fans swarmed him with questions. Apparent by his most recent IGTV video, a lot of his fans are curious about his upcoming role as Black Adam.
"As many of you know Black Adam is a supervillain from the world of the DC Universe. [This project] ...has been with me for over 10 years now," The Rock shared. He confirms that the film has been in the works since 2008, but is quick to admit that he's in a much different place now than 10 years ago. "I just wanted to wait for the timing to feel right", he shared. "Now I'm able to bring my own life lessons and philosophies and engrain them in the character," he continued. "There are a lot of deep layers to Black Adam... He started off as a slave, there are a lot of dark elements [to his character]."
View this post on InstagramWhile describing the differences between Superman and Black Adam, The Rock states that "Black Adam is a supervillain, who then became an anti-hero." He also states that their first version of the film will be the origin story which will share with us how Black Adam came to be.
The Rock seems very excited to make this movie finally happen. Are you guys looking forward to it?
The Rock & Emily Blunt Fight Off Jaguars In "Jungle Cruise" Trailer
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt fend off jungle predators in Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” trailer, inspired by the theme park ride of the same name.
“The Rock” Dwayne Johnson continues his impressive run in blockbuster movie-stardom with the Emily Blunt assisted “Jungle Cruise“. The Disney film, inspired by the theme park attraction of the same name, follows the characters Frank Wolff (Johnson) and Dr. Lily Houghton (Blunt) as they travel through the Amazon to find a tree with magical healing powers.
Blunt’s character, Houghton, reminds Frank that the tree they are seeking has the power to heal all and that if it falls into the wrong hands it will “awaken great evil”. The Rock’s character, Frank, assures Houghton that he’s been searching for the tree longer than anybody, and reasons with her that she’s, “looking for something that can’t be found”. “You’ve never had the key”, she gently responds while motioning to her necklace.
The trailer is packed with action and aggressive jungle creatures, however, Disney makes sure to include some comedic-relief as well. We are also introduced to an unnamed villain, who is played by Jesse Plemons. The villain does the most to prevent the heroes from getting to the all-healing tree before him, including launching a rocket at them from his submarine. Remember, they’re in a jungle.
Announcements of Disney including a gay character in the film made headlines in late 2018, but the movie is only set to release on July 24th, 2020. Will you be checking it out?
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