The Rock Breaks Records: Social Media King and WWE Star

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson achieved a new Guinness World Record as the most followed actor on TikTok and the most followed American man on Instagram.

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He shared this accomplishment on Instagram, reflecting on his journey from a pimply-faced kid with an Afro to a global icon.

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The Rock's Instagram post highlighted his authenticity, kindness, and ability to laugh at himself as keys to his success.

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His teenage photo with a fanny pack and his signature eyebrow raise from WWE are iconic aspects of his persona.

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On TikTok, The Rock has an impressive 74.4 million followers.

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On Instagram, he has 397 million followers, surpassing other prominent American men.

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Beyond social media, The Rock has a successful Hollywood career spanning two decades, with his movies grossing billions worldwide.

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He recently returned to WWE, significantly impacting WrestleMania 40 by participating on both nights.

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Currently, The Rock is busy filming "The Smashing Machine," a movie about MMA legend Mark Kerr, and may return to WWE in the future.

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