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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Unveils Weight Loss Transformation That Will Make You Do a Double Take
Dwayne Johnson lost significant muscle mass and used over a dozen prosthetics to authentically portray MMA fighter Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine,' director Benny Safdie said.
- On September 1, 2025, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson unveiled a markedly slimmer physique at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, having first shown the look at the Miu Miu Women's Tales event on August 30.
- To prepare for the role, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson slimmed down to portray real-life MMA/UFC fighter Mark Kerr in A24's The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie.
- In footage shared to X , Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's transformation combined weight loss with over a dozen prosthetics and makeup chair sessions up to four hours.
- Critics and audiences reacted with both praise and concern as The Smashing Machine earned a 15-minute standing ovation at Venice, while fans on social media debated Johnson's thin appearance.
- Framing the move as a career pivot, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said `I׳ve been scared to go deep and intense and raw until now, until I had this opportunity` while sources note a WWE return isn't expected as he prepares projects with Martin Scorsese.
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