Dwayne Johnson has become one of the most likable celebrities in the industry. The actor is known for being a determined family man and a hard-working athlete, who never shies away to make a fan’s day through his entertaining and wholesome gestures.
Even though the WWE champion can be termed the nicest guy in Hollywood, the actor reveals it wasn’t always the case. The Rock recalls him being a jerk at the beginning of his career and remembered the haunting interaction with a sweet couple which helped him shape the way he is.
Dwayne Johnson reveals being a jerk in the early days of fame
During the late 90s, Dwayne Johnson was on the verge of international fame and had become a very well-known public figure because of his popularity in WWE’s attitude era. But the Jumanji actor revealed that he used to be a jerk at the beginning of his climb to success.
The Rock shared a haunting event during his early days in the industry about a young cheerful couple who approached him for a photo and an autograph. The actor in response didn’t walk off but agreed to fulfill their wish but in a condescending manner which brushed off the excitement from the couple and left them feeling terrible. Even though he took a photo and signed an autograph, the Rock recalls that the couple was genuinely upset by his cruel response. The actor stated,
“They came over and they were so nice. They said, ‘I’m so sorry. We’re so sorry. Can we please have your autograph and a picture? So sorry.’ Of course, I said yes but in a way that made them feel bad. So I said ‘…Sure. Yeah, yeah. They went from excited, and ‘sorry’ but excited, to then they felt bad. I have goosebumps now thinking about it.”
The couple later walked out feeling terrible and the actor felt disappointed in himself. This incident made him change his outward behavior toward others and decided to never treat anyone badly.
The incident helped Dwayne Johnson to define himself
Dwayne Johnson has come a long way since the incident, but the actor still regards it as one of the factors that helped define him. As The Rock has become more humble towards other and always empathize with people while keeping his feet on the ground.
The actor claimed that the incident helped him in introspection and has developed a good demeanor toward others. Even though the couple may have no idea about the impact of their encounter on Johnson’s life. Since then Dwayne Johnson has become a fan favorite and hasn’t shied away from entertaining his fans through wholesome deeds.
The couple’s interaction still haunts Dwayne Johnson to this day, but it has helped him become the person he is now. Dwayne Johnson since then has performed multiple gestures to show his gratitude for the love and support from fans and has become one of the most down-to-earth people in the Industry.
Source: Cinemablend
