If you are a fan of Dwayne Johnson, then you might want to thank his ex-wife Dany Garcia. The 54-year-old film producer and businesswoman, has been more than just Johnson’s partner, as she played a major role in managing and advising the actor throughout his career.
Partnering with him since their college days, Dany Garcia evidently managed Dwayne Johnson’s businesses and helped establish his reputation in the wrestling as well as the entertainment industry. Further, making a joint investment in XFL, the 54-year-old subtly credited their failed marriage, as a reason that helmed a partnership so strong, that it helped her ex-husband create his ginormous $800M empire.
Dany Garcia Has Been Managing Dwayne Johnson’s Career
Meeting at the University of Miami in the early ’90s, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia started dating, after sharing a common interest in sports, business, and showbiz. Ever since then, Garcia has been a well-wisher of the Hollywood actor and has been partnering with him on every step of his career. After dating for a few years, the duo married in 1997, and decided to build a ginormous empire together.
However, their marriage lasted a little over a decade as the duo decided to terminate their relationship on amicable terms. Nonetheless, despite going through a divorce, the duo managed to stay great friends and Dany Garcia kept on managing Johnson’s career and business in both, the wrestling as well as the entertainment industry.
The 54-year-old businesswoman soon opened The Garcia Companies, a global brand-development and management company, that purposefully took care of Johnson’s career. Alongside managing the former wrestler’s fortune, Garcia went on to oversee notable portfolios like Acorns, ZOA Energy, Teremana Tequila, and even GSTQ. Further, García and Johnson invested in the XFL with $15M in 2020.
Dwayne Johnson’s Empire Is An Outcome Of Failed Marriage
Holding a joint venture with fellow investors like Disney and RedBird Capital Partners, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia paid $23.5M to take control of the bankrupt XFL. Settling the previous $8M debt of the league, the former couple invested in the game business, realizing its growing potential.
Thus, following the success of their investment in XFL, the former couple sat for an interview with GQ to discuss their history of successful projects as partners. Starting the conversation by crediting his ex-wife, Dwayne Johnson reflected upon their trust in each other on the grassroots level. Further, addressing the interviewer’s question about their failed marriage and working closely, Garcia stated the reason that served Johnson’s career.
Pointing out, “we were married” Dany Garcia further added, “I’m gonna just say a few things. DJ, please jump in…”. Dating for a while and then marrying for more than a decade, Johnson mentioned understanding the unspoken terms of their relationship. “I learned that lesson a long time ago” the actor stated. Investing their faith and trust in each other, Garcia subtly hinted at how their failed marriage might have helped them be better partners.
Thus, crediting their broken marriage, Garcia and Johnson claimed to be better business partners that helped the actor acquire his ginormous $800M fortune.
Source: GQ
