'It was amazing’: Jimmy Fallon recounts amusing encounter with Dwayne Johnson's mother on New Year’s Eve

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jimmy Fallon, the beloved host of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' delighted audiences with an amusing tale of his unexpected New Year's Eve encounter with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's mother during a recent show episode.

The hilarious incident, shared with laughter and fondness, shed light on Fallon's playful antics and showcased the humorous rapport between the host and the Johnson family.

During the episode, Fallon, known for his infectious humor and witty storytelling, shared the funny story with his audience.

An unexpected encounter at dinner

He began by setting the scene—a New Year's Eve dinner outing in Los Angeles with his wife. As they sat, two women across the restaurant captured their attention, waving and exchanging pleasantries.

Noticing the friendly gesture, Fallon engaged with the women, exchanging greetings and pleasantries. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when one of the women approached Fallon, expressing her admiration for him and a desire for a photo.

"It was amazing. It was, it was early I want to say it's 5.30 in LA time, 6.00. I'm out to dinner with my wife and we see these two beautiful women across from us, and they're waving and they say hi, and I go, 'Hi.' You know, and we're hanging out, and it's New Year's Eve."

Johnson then said, "They're still starring, it's getting creepy."

Hesitant fan and Fallon's mischief

The amusing twist came when she hesitated, fearing her son, who turned out to be none other than the iconic Dwayne Johnson, would disapprove.

Fallon smiled and continued, "It was not getting creepy but she comes over and she goes, 'I just wanna say I'm a big fan. I want to take a picture, but I'm not gonna, my son will kill me.' I go, 'I don't care about your son, Take a picture'. She goes, 'No, no I don't want to do it, never mind, I just want to come over and tell you I'm a fan,' And I go, 'Who's...' She goes, 'My son is Dwayne Johnson."

Fallon, seizing the opportunity for mischief, encouraged her to disregard her concerns and eagerly orchestrated a mock celebration, complete with balloons, a hat, and a bottle of champagne.

In good humor, Fallon suggested sending the photo to Dwayne, pretending that they had been reveling together on New Year's Eve.

"And so I got balloons, I got a hat, and I got a bottle of champagne. I laid on the ground or I unbuttoned my tie, and I'm like... I go, 'Send this to Dwayne, send this to Dwayne at 12.10 or midnight or something and go, 'We're partying with Jimmy Fallon. It's awesome'."

Recounting this comedic incident captured the essence of Fallon's playful personality and the unexpected delight of encountering a celebrity's family member in a casual setting.

Johnson also went on to praise Fallon saying, "It gives you an example what a good guy this guy is."

Fallon's vivid description and animated delivery of the incident added to the laughter-filled atmosphere of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.