The Rock Inducted as Disney Legend: A Star-Born Honored
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was officially inducted as a Disney Legend at D23 on August 17, 2026. Emily Blunt, who starred alongside him in Jungle Cruise and The Smashing Machine, introduced him to the audience.
Blunt praised Johnson's performance, saying he was 'disarmingly wise, gentle, curious, totally unpretentious.' She noted that her initial impression of him was different from his on-screen persona as a WWE wrestler and actor.
Johnson took a moment during his speech to have the live crowd sing 'Happy Birthday' to his daughter, Simone. He reminisced about taking her to Disneyland when she was younger and witnessing the magic of Disney firsthand.
The Rock's induction as a Disney Legend recognizes his contributions to the company through various films, including The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain, and Moana. His role in Jungle Cruise, based on a ride at Disney theme parks, is also notable.