Dwayne Johnson hailed as 'role model' after sharing heartwarming Make-A-Wish video at 'Moana 2' premiere

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dwayne Johnson left his fans in tears after sharing a touching video on Instagram, where he brought Make-A-Wish children to Hawaii as special guests for the world premiere of 'Moana 2'.

In an emotional moment, the actor, who voices Maui in the franchise and will star as the character in the live-action remake, brought his daughters Tiana, 6, and Jasmine, 8, along to meet the children.

Dwayne Johnson shares heartwarming moments with Make-A-Wish children, calling it 'the best part of fame'

The video, shared with his 395 million Instagram followers, showcases a day of joy, laughter, and connection, leaving viewers deeply moved. Johnson, 52, described it as "the best part of fame," reflecting on how moments like these bring more meaning to his celebrity status.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation, a nonprofit that grants wishes to seriously ill children, played a crucial role in making this unforgettable experience possible.

In the video, Johnson holds hands with his daughters as they approach a group of Make-A-Wish children. As he introduces the kids to Tiana and Jasmine, he explains, "These are our Make-A-Wish kids," and Tiana curiously asks, "And they're supposed to see you?"

The video then captures the family interacting with the children and their parents, sharing stories, hugs, and games like rock-paper-scissors and arm-wrestling.

One of the parents of a 15-year-old named Patrick expressed their gratitude, saying, "I'm really happy for Patrick to have this opportunity. It means a lot because during that time when he was going through a difficult time, it was an inspiration that The Rock existed."

Another parent added, "It's great, it's awesome that Make-A-Wish did this and The Rock took out his time to do it."

Heartfelt moments as Dwayne Johnson receives a handmade gift and shares inspiring words with Make-A-Wish children 

The heartfelt moments continued as one child presented The Rock with a handmade gift – a clay replica of Maui's hook from Moana. Johnson couldn’t hide his excitement, saying, “I love this. You mind if I wear it now? Thank you, man.”

He also complimented a little girl’s hair, asking his daughters, "Isn't her hair cool?" and shared an inspiring message with another boy, "You inspire everybody around you, including me."

The emotional day culminated in the Make-A-Wish children joining Johnson for the 'Moana 2' premiere. The touching scene saw the children taking turns to place leis around his neck, with Johnson sharing in his caption, “I do my best to never get emotional in these moments, but I do get very emo watching this stuff back.”

He reflected on the day, saying, "What a beautiful day meeting these kids. Their strength and resilience inspires EVERYONE around them - including me."

Johnson continued, expressing his admiration for the children and their families: “To all their moms, dads & siblings who I met – I feel it in every hug and handshake. I know. Stay strong. Shout to my amazing partners at Make-A-Wish. Best part of fame and God bless you all.”

Fans express emotional reactions as they praise Dwayne Johnson's generosity

Fans expressed their own emotions with their comments on the post. One user wrote, "Great stuff! Well done for doing this for those kids!"

While another commented, "Great way to make a wish come true for them."

Many were moved by Johnson's generosity and warmth, with another fan saying, "Moments like these truly tug at the heartstrings, don't they? Bringing your little tornadoes into such meaningful experiences is a beautiful way to bond. Here’s to creating memories that will last a lifetime! Keep shining, Dad! #Fatherhood #MakeAWish."

One user said, “Always making the most out of the situation you've been put in. Excellent to see. More should do this."

One user commented, "This is awesome Mate. Teaching our kids by being the example of who we hope they'll become is the greatest expression of love there is. Be the good you want to see in the world."

Another added, "You are a wonderful role model and lifelong hero to those kids!"

The Rock’s gesture came shortly after he appeared at the 'Moana 2' premiere in Hawaii, where he was joined by his wife, Lauren Hashian, and their daughters, Tiana and Jasmine, as well as his mother, Ata Johnson. The family posed together on the red carpet, with The Rock looking dapper in a mint green suit and a leaf necklace.

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