In a world where legends are made in the wrestling ring and on the silver screen, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson stands tall—literally and figuratively. The powerhouse who conquered WWE and Hollywood has now added two more epic titles to his résumé, courtesy of the Guinness Book of World Records. Drum roll, please: The Rock is officially the “Most Followed Actor on TikTok” and the “Most Followed American Man in the World.” Not too shabby for a guy who once rocked a fanny pack and an iconic raised eyebrow.
Taking to social media platform X, Johnson shared his excitement with a blend of humor and humility. “Cool stuff setting a @GWR. Most Followed Actor on TikTok. Most Followed American Man in the World,” he wrote. “Not too bad for a pimply face kid with an afro who grew up to become famous only for wearing a fanny pack and raising an eyebrow.”
Johnson then dropped some wisdom on what it takes to rule the social media kingdom: authenticity. “I’m always asked what’s the key to having real power [and] influence in social media? Speak directly and shoot from the hip. Be real and be authentic. Be kind and be good to people. Share the lessons you’ve learned—good and bad. Laugh at yourself. Don’t get pulled into negative sludge and never contribute to toxicity. Laugh at yourself some more. And always remember, the golden rule – It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. ~ dj ps.. and drink tequila.”
Hot off a crowd-thrilling performance at WWE WrestleMania 40, The Rock is currently flexing his acting muscles on the set of his upcoming blockbuster, “The Smashing Machine,” slated for release later this year. If the film smashes box office expectations, 2024 could very well be another banner year for this multi-talented megastar.
So, whether he’s laying the smackdown in the ring or dominating social media, Dwayne Johnson proves that you can indeed smell what The Rock is cooking—success, and lots of it.