Before stepping foot in Hollywood for more than twenty years, one of the highest-paid actors in the world, Dwayne Johnson, had an eight-year wrestling career with the WWF. His films have earned over $3.5 billion in the US and an astounding $10.5 billion globally, and he has a filmography of at least 68 flicks.
Johnson is still a kind person, despite all his wealth. He recently paid for his followers’ Christmas shopping and posted the touching tale on Instagram to highlight his amazing generosity.
Dwayne Johnson pays the pill for everyone’s Christmas shopping
Not only is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson famous for his work in WWE and movies, but he is also well-known for his kind nature. At the age of 51, he recently allowed his younger self to show through, despite his stern exterior. Keeping with the Christmas spirit, Johnson paid a visit to a toy shop that had special memories of him growing up.
In the run-up to Christmas, he pleased customers of the world-famous FAO Schwarz in Manhattan by unexpectedly revealing that the presents were on him.
He posted on Instagram, writing, “@FaoSchwarz I love you and thank you for letting this big kid never grow up!! When I was a little boy, my old man would wrestle in New York City once a month at Madison Square Garden — and every month I would dream about going to FAO Schwarz to buy a toy.”
Johnson’s post also added the touching memory of his mother and him purchasing a magic set in 1983 on an Instagram video. He continued to embrace the spirit of generosity by replicating the act forty years later. His parents only spent thirteen dollars for the magic set in 2023, but his kind gesture cost a lot more than that.
“My mom took me to FAO back in 1983 and I bought ONE TOY for $13 bucks (a magic set) and walked around that magical toy utopia thinking “oh my god this place is HEAVEN.””
Dwayne Johnson acts of charity
Among Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s extraordinary acts of charity is the fulfillment of several fans’ desires and the current record holder for the number of wishes granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In addition, he is the head of The Dwayne Johnson ROCK Foundation, an organization that helps sick kids all around the globe feel stronger and more hopeful while they’re in the hospital.
In light of the financial hardships brought about by the SAG-AFTRA strike, which affected thousands of actors, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s leadership contacted well-paid actors and explained the situation in detail. During difficult circumstances, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Emergency Financial Assistance and Disaster Relief Fund received a substantial seven-figure gift from Johnson’s staff, which is an unreported act of generosity.
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