Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, is currently generating buzz for attaining great honour for his acting prowess, which left him emotional. He received a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in the movie, The Smashing Machine, on September 1, 2025. However, the actor has not been making headlines just for his craft; his appearance is also very much on the talk.
During his recent Film Festival appearance, his transformed physique was something that caught people’s attention. Dwayne appeared slimmer due to a drastic weight loss he underwent for his role as a former MMA fighter, Mark Kerr, in his biopic, The Smashing Machine. Fans expressed curiosity about his weight loss process and whether his transformed physique was achieved naturally.
The Rock flaunted his transformed look at the Venice Film Festival
The Rock not only looked leaner, but he had actually lost a significant amount of weight for his upcoming movie, The Smashing Machine, set to release on October 3, 2025. He underwent a physical transformation, losing approximately 60 pounds, which took him from 300 pounds to 240 pounds, as reported by Daily Mail. The weight loss was necessary to authentically portray Mark Kerr, who had a different physique than the 53-year-old actor’s usual massive build. Dwayne’s new look garnered widespread attention and comments online, with many alleging that he resorted to Ozempic.