Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Dwayne Johnson Dedicated Film to Friends Lost to Addiction and Suicide
Dwayne Johnson, a famous actor and former wrestler, recently talked about his new movie 'The Smashing Machine.'
This movie is about a famous UFC fighter named Mark Kerr.
Dwayne said he made this movie to remember 15 of his friends who died because of addiction and suicide.
He wants people to know that they are not alone if they are struggling with these problems.
Dwayne has also talked about his own struggles with depression and how he wishes he had someone to talk to when he was younger.
He is also working on other movies like 'Moana' and 'Fast X: Part 2.'
Dwayne Johnson dedicated his film 'The Smashing Machine' to 15 friends lost to addiction and suicide over 20 years.
The film is a biopic about legendary UFC fighter Mark Kerr.
Johnson has personally struggled with depression and has been open about mental health issues.
He lost his mother to a suicide attempt when he was 15 years old.
Johnson will next be seen in 'Moana' (live-action), an untitled Jumanji sequel, and 'Fast X: Part 2.'
- Who
- Dwayne Johnson
- What
- Dedicated his film 'The Smashing Machine' to friends lost to addiction and suicide
- When
- Over the past 20 years
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To honor friends who struggled with addiction and suicide, and to raise awareness about mental health issues
- Actor
- Dwayne Johnson
- Film
- The Smashing Machine
- Subject
- Mark Kerr
- Friends Lost
- 15
- Time Period
- 20 years
- Upcoming Projects
- Moana (live-action), Jumanji sequel, Fast X: Part 2