What makes Dwayne Johnson emotional?
Actor Dwayne Johnson broke down in tears after his film, The Smashing Machine, received a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Dwayne Johnson could be on his way to the Oscars after his deeply moving performance in The Smashing Machine. The 53-year-old actor broke down in tears as the Venice Film Festival audience erupted into a thunderous 15-minute standing ovation on Monday night.
In the film, Dwayne plays two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mike Kerr. The film tracks Kerr’s professional triumphs and personal struggles, including his substance abuse battles and his tumultuous relationship with wife Dawn (Emily Blunt).
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