Dwayne Douglas Johnson, widely known as “The Rock,” is not merely a celebrated actor; he’s also an esteemed professional wrestler. His pivotal contributions during the late 1990s and early 2000s significantly shaped the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), helping to propel it into a golden era. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history.
Presently, movies featuring The Rock have amassed over $10.5 billion globally, securing his status as one of the most lucrative and highest-paid actors worldwide. Yet, many may not realize that Johnson is also an exceptionally dedicated and affectionate father.
His touching Instagram posts and sincere interviews about fatherhood highlight that this role is profoundly important to him, arguably the most cherished role he has ever embraced.
Discover today what it means to be the father of three daughters from two different relationships, and explore why, in Johnson’s own words, “every man wants a son, but what he really needs is a daughter.”
Dwayne Johnson is the proud father of three daughters: Tiana Gia, age 4, and Jasmine, age 7, with his wife, singer-songwriter Lauren Hashian; and Simone Alexandra, age 21, with his former wife, Dani Garcia.
Despite his meteoric rise to stardom, Johnson acknowledges the challenges his career has imposed on his family life. “I was really absent when my first daughter was growing up, and I wasn’t there for her during a crucial period of her life,” Johnson confesses. He expresses profound regret for the lost time and irreplaceable moments he missed. Today, however, Johnson is committed to not repeating his past mistakes and insists that nothing will deter him from being present in his daughters’ lives. “I made a vow never to do anything that would keep me away from my family,” Johnson affirms, and his actions and posts clearly support his dedication.
Johnson aspires to be a more nurturing father than his own dad was to him. He seeks to forge a deeper, more affectionate bond with his children, contrasting with the complex relationship he had with his late father, Rocky Johnson. Despite Rocky’s genuine affection, their interactions were often fraught with challenges. This backstory motivates Johnson to prioritize his daughters, ensuring his active and attentive presence in their upbringing.
Johnson also reflects on how fatherhood has softened and made him more considerate towards others. He acknowledges that raising daughters has profoundly transformed him, making him more empathetic and responsive to the needs of others. He advises other fathers, especially those with daughters, to “just be there” for their children, emphasizing how his daughters have instilled in him a greater capacity for care and gentleness.
