Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Dwayne Johnson Opens Up About Mental Health, New Movie
Dwayne Johnson, also known as 'The Rock,' doesn't go to therapy often.
He prefers to keep his feelings to himself, which he admits isn't always the best way to deal with things.
He shared this while talking about his new movie, 'The Smashing Machine,' where he plays a troubled MMA fighter.
The role made him think about his own life and the pressure of living up to an image.
Johnson said that with this film, he hasn't worried about box office success, which is a different experience from his other big movies.
He is less nervous than usual, and he is excited for the film's release.
Dwayne Johnson admits he isn't a fan of therapy.
He often 'bottles things up' instead of discussing his feelings.
Johnson found his new role in "The Smashing Machine" challenging.
The actor empathizes with the pressures of an image.
Johnson is less worried about the box office with this film.
- Who
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
- What
- Shared his preference to 'bottle things up' over therapy and discussed his role in "The Smashing Machine"
- When
- September 27, 2025
- Where
- In an interview with The Guardian
- Why
- Discussing his new movie and personal approach to expressing emotions.
- Subject
- Dwayne Johnson's views on therapy and his role in "The Smashing Machine"
- Age
- 53
- Notable Roles
- Jumanji, Moana