What makes a tough guy cry? The moving story of Dwayne Johnson, 'The Rock'
The actor, who stars in the film adaptation of the 1990s series 'Baywatch', has shared a beautiful story on social media
Strong, impassive and indomitable. Dwayne Johnson, ‘The Rock’, is always portrayed on the big screen as a tough guy that you’ll hardly believe can shed a tear. The 43-year-old American actor, professional wrestler and bodybuilder has more than earned that image thanks to his muscular body, his defiant demeanor and his penetrating voice in the action movies he has starred in.
However, appearances can be deceiving and tough guys cry too. The actor has published on social networks an emotional episode that has touched his heart. During the filming of his last film, Baywatch, the film adaptation of the 1990s series Baywatch, he had the pleasure of learning about this beautiful story that deeply moved him.
'The Rock' has said that a mother approached the filming set with her daughter, little Sally Walker Collins. The girl was celebrating her first birthday, a very special date, since when she was only five months old she had to undergo open heart surgery. "That little warrior has become an inspiration," she adds. The interpreter acknowledges that her mother was grateful to have met him and said something very important: "If Sally can fight this, then we can do anything," she says. A totally hopeful message and he adds: "Yes, you can."
He admits that it has been a pleasure meeting this family and reveals that his eyes were teary when her mother spoke of her daughter's struggle. "If by some remote chance I was moved to the point of tears while her mother was telling me the story of Sally, thank goodness I was wearing my sunglasses so no one would notice," he jokes. “I never cry because I am very hard at those things. I'm just saying that if it had happened, I was prepared, "he said. He concludes his post with a beautiful message." Stay strong Sally, you are a warrior at heart and you have many more birthdays to enjoy. "
