Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
This is a big year for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson! The professional wrestler-turned-actor has appeared in several successful films making him Hollywood royalty and a household name. Now, Johnson will finally be getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
According to Variety, Johnson will be honored on December 13th in the motion picture category for his status as a global box-office powerhouse. “Not only does Dwayne have a great personality and talent, but he also does a great amount of philanthropic work which is part of the criteria for earning an immortal spot on the Walk of Fame,” said producer of Walk of Fame Ceremonies Ana Martinez. “We envision scores of photos being taken at his star by his fans.”
Not long after the announcement, Johnson took to Twitter to confirm the exciting news. “A true true honor. What a full circle journey.” He wrote. “So grateful and so many people to thank. See everyone there! Tequila on me.”
A true true honor. What a full circle journey. So grateful and so many people to thank. See everyone there! Tequila on me. https://t.co/sBEIZhMDlC
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 6, 2017
In 2017, Johnson starred in several films including “Baywatch,” “The Fate of the Furious,” and Sony’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” alongside comedian Kevin Hart and Jack Black. Next year, the “Moana” star will appear in “Rampage,” “Skyscraper,” and Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” which is said to be based on a theme park ride. As Variety reports, in 2019 Johnson will also be starring with Jason Statham in a “Fast and Furious” spinoff film based on his character Hobbs.
Similar to Johnson, many fans took to social media to react and congratulate the actor on the huge accomplishment. Check out some fan reactions below!
And about damn time. Sir you’ve been my hero since I started watching wrestling & read your book. It taught me that no matter how bad things get, just keep on going & brighter days will come. Thank you sir & congratulations ⭐️
— Dan (@DannyMondinho) December 6, 2017
Well deserved! It’s about time!
— Danny Shepherd (@DannyLaShep) December 6, 2017
This is awesome!
While dealing with my own setbacks in life over the last few years (losing my fiancee in a car accident, suffering brain aneurysms) I’ve been watching how @TheRock slowly built and transitioned his own life from what it was, to what it is now.
Pure motivation
— Ethan Michael Carter (@Carter_inc) December 6, 2017
About damn time! From Rocky to Rock Star! You are an inspiration that hard work pays off. Thank you and congratulations! pic.twitter.com/ABeClEWfKz
— Absolute (@absoluda_) December 6, 2017
Well done sir. You truly are an inspiration and have more than earned this honor. Many congratulations. #StillTheMan.
— ShaunTheCHB (@ShaunTheCHB) December 6, 2017
It’s about time. pic.twitter.com/tDXno0V9dM
— Devon Romanoff (@DevonRomanoff) December 6, 2017
Congratulations!
Photo Credit: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson/Instagram
