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Why demigod Dwayne Johnson flexed to get daughters, mom in 'Moana'
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- At the Los Angeles "Moana" world premiere, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's daughters, Jasmine and Tiana, performed a traditional Polynesian dance alongside him, delighting the audience and upstaging their famous father.
- Johnson's daughters and his mother, Ata Johnson, who is of Samoan descent, all appear in the live-action "Moana," a family inclusion Johnson actively advocated for despite concerns of nepotism.
- Johnson requested a special moment in the film featuring his daughters and mother without dialogue, emphasizing the importance of family representation and cultural heritage.
- The 2016 animated "Moana" featured Johnson's breakout singing role with the song "You're Welcome," written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, which has become an American classic and a fan favorite among children.
- Johnson is now confident singing "You're Welcome" publicly and enjoys performing it for young fans who initially doubt he is truly Maui, reinforcing his connection to the character.
