Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? Well, it is his birthday this weekend.The multi-time cover man of Muscle & Fitness, professional wrestler and talented Hollywood star turns 43 today. Over the past 15 years, The Rock has transformed from WWE champion to an established movie star, but one detail has always remained constant: his work ethic. Despite his chaotic scheduletover the past 12 months — he starred in Furious 7 and will appear in the upcoming film San Andreas — The Rock hasn’t shied away from spreading words of wisdom to those who may need it. In addition to his awe-inspiring role on the TNT series Wake Up Call, he has also built up his social media presence by posting motivational quotes on his Instagram account. Here’s our ode to the powerful, humorous and all-around great role model, The Rock. Check out these nine best motivational pictures along with some of the highlights from Dwayne Johnson’s year.
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The Rock on Instagram
Arrive Early, Leave Late
The Rock continued to reprise his role as Agent Hobbs in the immensely successful racing franchise Fast & Furious, which ended up raking in a lot of dough at the box office with the series’ seventh installment Furious 7.
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The Rock on Instagram
The Rock Is Not An Advocate For Laziness
Just when it seemed like The People’s Champion was going to take some time off, he comes back for more. In April, The Rock debuted a trailer for the new HBO series Ballers, which he stars in and opens June 21.
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The Rock on Instagram
Blood, Sweat and Puke?
The Rock knows how to make his presence felt, no matter what stage he’s on. He hosted Saturday Night Live last month and once again proved why he’s one of the most hilarious actors out there.
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The Rock on Instagram
How You Earn a Hercules-Type Body
Okay, he had a damn good wig, but if anyone was to be selected to play Hercules it’s the former WWE superstar.
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The Rock on Instagram
Make The Devil Your Bitch
He usually can handle his business inside the squared circle, but for this particular occasion at Wrestlemania 31, The Rock brought back-up in the form of UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.
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The Rock on Instagram
You’re Never Down For The Count
From kicking ass to cracking jokes, The Rock also finds time to help out folks in times of need. Look no further than his TNT reality show Wake Up Call, which debuted in the fall last year, to get a glimpse of just how empowering the big man can be.
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The Rock on Instagram
Only We Have The Power to Change Ourselves
The Rock lifts heavy and also eats big. Behind the Hercules star’s famed physique is a massive diet; The Rock eats a total of 800 pounds of fish in one year.
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The Rock on Instagram
Earned Not Given
The Rock never ceases to amaze. On Easter, the gracious actor enjoyed an unexpected visit with a fan, who had just beaten cancer, reminding us all why we should continue to count our blessings.
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The Rock on Instagram
Train Your Ass Off
We think that The Rock may have found himself a new career. He “sang” his heart out on the new MTV show Lip Sync Battle and brought the house down.
Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? Well, it is his birthday this weekend.
The multi-time cover man of Muscle & Fitness, professional wrestler and talented Hollywood star turns 43 today. Over the past 15 years, The Rock has transformed from WWE champion to an established movie star, but one detail has always remained constant: his work ethic.
Despite his chaotic scheduletover the past 12 months — he starred in Furious 7 and will appear in the upcoming film San Andreas — The Rock hasn’t shied away from spreading words of wisdom to those who may need it. In addition to his awe-inspiring role on the TNT series Wake Up Call, he has also built up his social media presence by posting motivational quotes on his Instagram account.
Here’s our ode to the powerful, humorous and all-around great role model, The Rock. Check out these nine best motivational pictures along with some of the highlights from Dwayne Johnson’s year.
Arrive Early, Leave Late
The Rock continued to reprise his role as Agent Hobbs in the immensely successful racing franchise Fast & Furious, which ended up raking in a lot of dough at the box office with the series’ seventh installment Furious 7.
The Rock Is Not An Advocate For Laziness
Just when it seemed like The People’s Champion was going to take some time off, he comes back for more. In April, The Rock debuted a trailer for the new HBO series Ballers, which he stars in and opens June 21.
Blood, Sweat and Puke?
The Rock knows how to make his presence felt, no matter what stage he’s on. He hosted Saturday Night Live last month and once again proved why he’s one of the most hilarious actors out there.
How You Earn a Hercules-Type Body
Okay, he had a damn good wig, but if anyone was to be selected to play Hercules it’s the former WWE superstar.
Make The Devil Your Bitch
He usually can handle his business inside the squared circle, but for this particular occasion at Wrestlemania 31, The Rock brought back-up in the form of UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.
You're Never Down For The Count
From kicking ass to cracking jokes, The Rock also finds time to help out folks in times of need. Look no further than his TNT reality show Wake Up Call, which debuted in the fall last year, to get a glimpse of just how empowering the big man can be.
Only We Have The Power to Change Ourselves
The Rock lifts heavy and also eats big. Behind the Hercules star’s famed physique is a massive diet; The Rock eats a total of 800 pounds of fish in one year.
Earned Not Given
The Rock never ceases to amaze. On Easter, the gracious actor enjoyed an unexpected visit with a fan, who had just beaten cancer, reminding us all why we should continue to count our blessings.
Train Your Ass Off
We think that The Rock may have found himself a new career. He “sang” his heart out on the new MTV show Lip Sync Battle and brought the house down.
