Dwayne Johnson Reveals Final Rift with Late Father Over Controversial Memoir

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has spoken candidly about the strained relationship he had with his late father, Rocky Johnson, particularly highlighting their final conversation which ended in a fight over Rocky's 2019 autobiography, "Soulman: The Rocky Johnson Story." Johnson revealed that the book falsely included a foreword attributed to him, which he never wrote or approved, and contained misrepresentations of their relationship, prompting him to confront his father and have the book pulled from shelves. He described the situation as deeply hurtful, attributing it to his father's need for attention and narcissism, and contrasted the book's narrative with his own understanding of their history. Their relationship had long been complicated, with Rocky often absent during Johnson's childhood and a volatile family environment, including painful memories like a time when Johnson was left to stay with others while his father was with another woman. Despite these challenges, Johnson has expressed that his father taught him to be a "life adapter," a quality he honors even though they were not on speaking terms when Rocky passed away in 2020. Johnson continues to channel his complex emotions into his acting work, preparing for a vulnerable role that reflects his personal growth.