Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is finally getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and his fans couldn’t be happier for him.
The professional wrestler-turned-actor confirmed the news on Twitter early Wednesday:
A true true honor. What a full circle journey. So grateful and so many people to thank. See everyone there! Tequila on me. https://t.co/sBEIZhMDlC
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 6, 2017
Johnson called the accolade a “true true honor” and said he was “so grateful” and had “so many people to thank.”
The official ceremony takes place on Dec. 13 ― and Johnson said he would “see everyone there.” He added, “Tequila on me.”
His fans also reacted in delight, with one tweeter sharing this old clip of the actor talking about gratitude:
According to reports, @TheRock is getting a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. I’m genuinely happy about it and this video is an awesome demonstration of what he’s about. pic.twitter.com/Y9uNH8jGSu
— Oliver Maroney (@OMaroneyNBA) December 6, 2017
Johnson responded in typical inspirational style:
Thank ya man. I’m excited. Let’s keep working hard and enjoyin’ those roses https://t.co/F9x9kT62bi
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 6, 2017
Hundreds of other fans also rushed to congratulate him.
Many said they couldn’t believe he didn’t already have a star, while others revealed the heartening ways in which he’s inspired them over the years.
Some, meanwhile, were lightheartedly only in it for the tequila ― and a few suggested a new challenge for Johnson (Hint: It involved President Donald Trump). Check out some of the wonderful responses below:
Congratulations big guy!! You have inspired more people than you could possibly ever know, especially me- a kid from Podunk Indiana, who accepted your challenge 6 years ago to make a difference- now changing lives in Chicago. #hardestworkerintheroom #pieeating #peopleschamp
— Amelio A. Lopez (@amelio_a) December 6, 2017
Well deserved! It's about time! 🙌🏼
— Danny Shepherd (@DannyLaShep) December 6, 2017
This is awesome!
— Ethan Michael Carter (@Carter_inc) December 6, 2017
While dealing with my own setbacks in life over the last few years (losing my fiancee in a car accident, suffering brain aneurysms) I've been watching how @TheRock slowly built and transitioned his own life from what it was, to what it is now.
Pure motivation
It’s about time. pic.twitter.com/tDXno0V9dM
— Devon Romanoff (@DevonRomanoff) December 6, 2017
Well done sir. You truly are an inspiration and have more than earned this honor. Many congratulations. #StillTheMan.😎
— ShaunTheCHB (@ShaunTheCHB) December 6, 2017
I am so proud of you. I first saw you back when the @WWE was still the WWF. You've come so far & grown so much. It has been a privilege & an honor to be a part of your journey in the small way I have. I'm proud to be your fan. Your hustle, drive, & ambition are inspiring. ❤ pic.twitter.com/GUxWsIvHIl
— Feeling Festive 🎄🎅🎁 (@anglib78) December 6, 2017
And about damn time. Sir you’ve been my hero since I started watching wrestling & read your book. It taught me that no matter how bad things get, just keep on going & brighter days will come. Thank you sir & congratulations ⭐️ 👊🏾
— Dan 🇧🇷🇵🇹🇬🇾🇯🇲 (@DannyMondinho) December 6, 2017
Helped me through my childhood via wrestling, now helping me with parenting my own kids via movies (and WWE Network replays). Congrats 🏆
— The Holte (@TheHolteTweets) December 6, 2017
Got this made when I was 6 years old. You’ve been one of my biggest inspirations my entire life. Hopefully I can meet you one day and we turn our shoes side ways & stick it up someone’s candy ass. #Legend pic.twitter.com/6ruG3yHMTR
— Brandon Mayo (@Brandon_DGAF) December 6, 2017
Will it just read Dwayne Johnson? Or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson? Or just The Rock? Or The Great One? Or The People’s Champion? Or The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment? ... Man, just go small font and fit ‘em all. Congrats, Rock!
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) December 6, 2017
I dunno, I think it looks good pic.twitter.com/RzhdS79i33
— JavaJoe (@JavaJoeX) December 6, 2017
About damn time! From Rocky to Rock Star! You are an inspiration that hard work pays off. Thank you and congratulations! pic.twitter.com/ABeClEWfKz
— Absolute (@absoluda_) December 6, 2017
— Lee Peckover (@EpilepsyTeacher) December 6, 2017
When you say, “tequila on me”, is there a specific place on you it will be or is it the consumer’s preference? Asking for a friend...😇. Congrats and so deserved 👍
— Trudy (@ltltlee) December 6, 2017
— Lupe (@leonxlupe) December 6, 2017
Did you say tequila!? pic.twitter.com/jQUbcwyKrj
— ZΔCK (@ZackIsChrist) December 6, 2017
Just a precursor for your next milestone... 🤨 pic.twitter.com/HZFfY3yFTw
— ┊radιo corpѕ 🃏 (@radiocorps) December 6, 2017
46th President of the United States Dwayne Johnson
— Cyber (@SouthernMan_38) December 6, 2017
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