The Rock posts epic Mother’s Day tributes to his partner and to his mom

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Dwayne Johnson was in form form this Mother’s Day. The plus side is we got a new pic of Jasmine and Tiana. Also, it’s clear that Dwayne is still in the throes of new baby bliss. I love me some Dwayne. I even find his constant, unyielding humble-bragging kind of entertaining. But oh my gawd did he jump the shark in his mother’s day post to his partner, Lauren Hashian. My eyes rolled so many times reading this, I counted it as exercise on my Livestrong.

Happy Mother’s Day to my main squeeze @laurenhashianofficial, holding my little main squeeze, Jasmine Lia, who’s holding my tiniest main squeeze, Tiana Gia – both our daughter’s middle names are in honor of their great grandmothers, Lia and Giavanna. I’m in constant respect and grateful awe of all the things this incredible mama accomplishes on a daily basis. Here’s a fun small recap: Having a two and half year old and a newborn attached and clinging to her 24/7. Managing the wonderfully fun, Terrible 2’s with Jazzy. The “Hi, I need to eat every 3hrs and preferably from your boob” (just like daddy;) with Baby Tia. Managing multiple family properties. Managing an ever growing staff of family employees across the country. Picking up the ENTIRE FAMILY, STAFF AND DOG and moving to multiple locations AROUND THE WORLD, throughout the year because of my filming and production schedule. All while continuing to build an amazing career as a music and song writer/producer. As an artist and businessman myself, I recognize how incredibly hard this part is of her job is. She’s a brilliant visionary storyteller and lyrically gifted – all qualities that are hard to tap into when you’re managing this nonstop life of ours. But she does it like a brilliant bad ass. And here’s the best part and the thing I’m most proud of… Lauren does it all with a big genuine smile and is truly, the kindest and sweetest soul you’ll ever meet. People tell me all time after they spend time with her, “Lauren’s the nicest person I have ever met”. I always say, “Yes she is and being nice runs in our family… and so does kicking ass, so don’t ever get on her bad side” Lol. And finally – of all the human beings on this earth she could have as her partner – she chose me. One big, brown, bald, tattooed, very lucky SOB. Happy Mama’s Day Lauren. Take a bow and Queen it up – you’re an amazing mama and amazing mama’s make this world go around. #yvpagm x

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I mean, there’s nothing wrong with this. He is, ultimately, pointing out all the hard work and responsibilities Lauren juggles in addition to her talent and success in her own career. But he does so while slipping in their ample real estate holdings, how many people they employ to handle their very luxurious life and how they are always traveling because he is so busy making movies. He even got a Goop-style, “people always tell me…” in there. And if that wasn’t enough, he slipped in a little wink about wanting to suck her boob. Normally that could be sexy but not in the context of a harried, sleep-deprived mother who is breastfeeding around the clock. However, it’s not like Lauren doesn’t know how demonstrative Dwayne is and how he does everything larger than life. She probably expected this and hopefully loved it.

His HMD post to his mother was a little more my speed. Not only is it more succinct, it’s sweet with a light smattering of humor. Plus, with Dwayne recently revisiting his mother’s struggles in the past, this is nicely poignant.

Even his pointing out that he is and always has been a good boy/man is relevant IMO because that’s what most parents wish for, that their children are good people above all else. And I absolutely adore that photo, mostly because you could swap their faces with my relatives and match at least a half dozen photos in my albums – clothes, couch, paneling et al.

And since we are on the subject of HMD posts – guess who else jumped on the Social Media Mom Appreciation Bandwagon – DJ Khaled. After being burned by The Rock for his patriarchal BS, Khaled tried to convince the world how highly he thought of his wife with this post. The comments are pretty much what you would imagine.

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9 Responses to “The Rock posts epic Mother’s Day tributes to his partner and to his mom”

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  1. Astrid says:

    I always enjoy a Rock post, thank you. He seems like a really decent celebrity.

  2. teehee says:

    Honestly the best men are coming from single moms or badass moms. They make the best humans. Its once they are infiltrated with “man is better and listen to them no matter what”, that they become dumb sheep and just another cog in the poisonous wheel.

  3. Brooke says:

    I love Dwayne Johnson. He seems like a great guy and a good time. I know he’s hustled and worked hard for everything. I’m just over the constant bragging. Humble bragging is still bragging and it’s starting to get annoying. It’s also not very attractive. In this case, he was sweet but still managed to turn a mother’s day post into a plug for himself.

    I am not saying that he doesn’t deserve to be proud of everything he’s done. He’s come so far and deserves every good thing coming his way. I just wish he would let his accomplishments speak for themselves!

  4. lucy2 says:

    He’s a bit extra and humble braggy, but considering how some men talk about women, I’ll take it. At least he’s kind and respectful.

  5. Jaygee says:

    Is it crazy to think he would also want to wish his ex, who is mom to his oldest child and his business partner, a HMD too? Or is that something that divorced people don’t wish each other? Genuinely curious.

    • queen-kitty says:

      i was wondering the same thing too. no mention of his first daughter? it has really bugged me that he left her and her mom out. my ex called to wish me a happy mother’s day and made sure our daughter was doing nice stuff for me that day.

  6. Lucy says:

    I thought I was the only one who was over the humble-bragging! He can something else, really. I still adore him, though. He seems like he’s one of the good ones.

  7. Cupcake says:

    The Rock has been a bit extra lately. A rambling humble brag TMI is not something he needs to share with the world!

    Also, I HATE it when grown men talk about their love of sucking boobs just like a baby. Breast feeding is not sexual and those type of comments add fuel to the fire that breasts are always sexual.

  8. Patty says:

    That post was way too much. I don’t care who it is, over the top declarations on social media are so friggin ridiculous and it’s usually because people are over compensating.

    Here’s a thought, just say these things to your woman. When you put it on social media it’s no longer about her. It’s about you and it’s about projecting an image.