With action films, it's great if it's not just driven by action, but by a good story and interesting characters, as well. Though, there's nothin' like kicking butt! Dwayne Johnson actionbuttcharacter Change image and share on social
I was born to play Hercules. I have loved and honored the mythology over the years - since I was a kid. When I first broke into Hollywood, 'Hercules' was one of the movies that I - not chased, because I didn't have the power to chase anything - but always had in the back of my mind. Dwayne Johnson backbearbreak share on social
One of the skills I had to learn and become proficient in is kissing a man. I had never kissed a man. Will Smith did it in his movies, so did Jake Gyllenhaal, and I figured it was my time. So it was me and Steve Carell - fantastic. Dwayne Johnson carellfantasticfigure share on social
The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody - like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger - and I thought, 'That can be me.' So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn't realize back then that I was having a defining moment. Dwayne Johnson arnoldbackbody share on social
That's a traditional Samoan dance. I was lucky that I was able to fly my cousins, who are professional dancers, up from Hawaii and they were able to be in the movie with me. We had a great time. Dwayne Johnson cousindancedancer Change image and share on social
In the '60s and '70s and early '80s, the trainers would grind you, and eventually they would break something - they would break an ankle in ways that it would heal. It was just the way of the business, to ensure that you learned respect for wrestling. Dwayne Johnson 60s70s80s share on social
I can eat two large pizzas and a tray of brownies in one sitting. I'm not sharing that. We can get another one, but I ain't sharing. Dwayne Johnson brownieeatlarge Change image and share on social
My parents were dealing with evictions and repossessions and electricity getting shut off, and I just realized that I had to get it together. Dwayne Johnson dealelectricityeviction Change image and share on social
With all the... success that I've been lucky enough to get? That doesn't happen unless the home life is solid. Dwayne Johnson happenhavehome Change image and share on social
Some of the kids in school used to call my father a fake or a phony. That kind of thing brought on a few fights. Dwayne Johnson bringcallfake Change image and share on social
