Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shares a good-natured response to a compilation video of his friend, Kevin Hart, roasting him. The creative partnership between Johnson and Hart has easily been one of the most commercially successful in Hollywood over the past decade. The wrestler-turned-actor and the comedian may have been an unlikely pairing, but ever since Central Intelligence, audiences have become endeared to the chemistry between the two performers, leading to healthy output of collaborations.
This has included a revitalization of the Jumanji movie franchise, which saw Johnson and Hart star alongside Karen Gillan and Jack Black in two films, both relatively well-received and strong performers at the box office. Johnson and Hart’s dynamic has become so popular that it is even used in a meta context, such as the latter’s cameo in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw as an Air Marshal who interrogated Johnson’s Luke Hobbs. The pair are set to debut their next project, DC League of Super-Pets, which has Johnson voice Krypto the Superdog and Hart take on the role of Ace the Bat Hound.
Now, Johnson takes to his Instagram to post a heartwarming response to a compilation of Hart roasting the former wrestler. The video contains several clips of Hart gently ribbing him, whether it be on the set of Jumanji or in a parody of one of The Rock’s own Instagram videos. Johnson posts the video with a caption expressing his love of the two’s relationship as “two dudes who work hard and love giving each other s**t.” Check out the original post below:
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The post is a strong demonstration of the off-screen friendship between the two, as well as The Rock’s sense of humor. Johnson has somewhat prided himself on being genuine via his social media platforms, something that has been actively received by his 302 million followers, many of whom view him as an inspirational figure. Of course, like anyone, his social media presence will always have a certain level of performance, especially if PR teams are involved, but Johnson’s star image has very much built itself on him being someone of integrity who engages with his fanbase.
The clip itself contains a sense of real friendship between Johnson and Hart that may be the key to why their creative efforts have been so successful. Audiences can see the two playfully making fun of each other and relate it to their own friendships built on a similar bond. Undoubtedly, the sharing of behind-the-scenes material such as this has only done more for the duo’s image, and the popularity of such posts is an indication that audiences want to see their dynamic continue for years to come.
