Actor Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood right now, however, his path to success wasn’t an easy one. The actor first gained popularity as a professional wrestler and slowly transitioned towards acting.
Dwayne Johnson faced discrimination
Dwayne Johnson
During his appearance on The Pivot Podcast in May 2023, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson opened up about the discrimination he has faced throughout his life because of his race and ethnicity. The actor said,
“Discrimination, yes, growing up. I lived in the south, at that time, I was a 70s baby, in those areas, in the world of wrestling, your wrestling in small towns, living in trailer parks. And kids are looking at me like, what are you? Are you Mexican, black, something? So yeah, that happened.”
Many kids thought that Dwayne Johnson was a girl
Dwayne Johnson
The actor further revealed that other kids often mistook him for a girl when he was young, primarily because of his features and hair,
The Rock attended Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township in the Lehigh Valley and graduated in 1990. By his senior year at Freedom High School, the actor started playing American football professionally. He pursued the sport even when he was studying at the University of Miami.
Dwayne Johnson revealed that he is Black/Samoan
Dwayne Johnson
In May, the actor revealed that he is half black and half Samoan through his tweet. It’s not like The Rock doesn’t speak about this, he has been candid about his roots for a very long time now, but still, many fans are still unaware of this fact.
Johnson is proud of his roots and often thanks his genes for giving him the tall muscular frame that made him quite popular. Apart from that, the actor is known for his disciplined approach and work ethic.
Source: The Pivot Podcast
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