Viral photos show Dwayne Johnson's gaunt appearance, sparking health concerns. Some even claimed he was battling some ailment.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleDwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, is currently generating immense buzz for his physical transformation. The actor is known for putting in a lot of hard work to attain his ripped physique and often gains or sheds some kilos as and when required for his acting projects. Dwayne's latest physical transformation included him losing 22 kgs (48.5 pounds) for his upcoming project, Benny Safdie's Lizard Music.
Dwayne opened up about training, diet, and other things that helped with his weight loss. Amid that, some photos of the actor surfaced on social media, where he was seen with an extremely gaunt appearance, sparking concern among fans. The pics quickly went viral online, leaving many wondering if he was unwell.
Dwayne Johnson often stuns fans with weight gain, weight loss, or other transformations for his varied acting projects. The 54-year-old recently shared that he shed 22 kilograms for his role in Lizard Music, and a couple of months later, he was spotted in public. However, his appearance in the photos from the outing left his fans deeply concerned for his health and well-being. In the images, which have been widely circulated on X (formerly Twitter), Dwayne looked gaunt.
The Jumanji star's hands, feet, and overall physique looked not just thin but unnatural. The posts sparked even more concerns as they claimed that Dwayne Johnson was sick and that he was continuing his "reported recovery from a chronic infection and tuberculosis." Notably, both the pictures and the information about his ailment are fake.
Many online users fell prey to the false news and expressed concern and wishes for speedy recovery for Dwayne. However, there isn't any news regarding any bodily issues or disease of The Smashing Machine actor as of November 2026.
Dwayne Johnson revealed that he currently weighs between 232 and 235 pounds (105-106 kg). In the last couple of months, there has been a buzz regarding his weight, amid which he shared that training, diet, and conditioning helped him do so. He added that even though he has got leaner, he has maintained his strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Speaking about the curiosity surrounding his weight, he stated:
"Lots of great questions about my current training split, diet, cardio + conditioning. I took a full year to drop 50lbs for my current role I'm shooting now (Benny Safdie's 'Lizard Music').
Notably, around September 2025, Dwayne underwent a similar physical transformation for his role in The Smashing Machine. He lost approximately 60 pounds, which took him from 300 pounds to 240 pounds, as reported by the 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 changed look at that time garnered widespread attention and comments online. The Rock made several dietary changes and workout modifications to lose 60 pounds. He adopted a high-protein, low-sugar diet, replacing his traditional high-calorie routine. This diet was rich in protein and fiber, focusing on lean protein sources like chicken, fish, and beef, along with complex carbohydrates such as rice and potatoes, and a lot of vegetables.
Regarding going strict on himself and attaining the transformed build, he said in a press conference:
"[It was] something I was really hungry to do."
While Dwayne is known for intense strength training, his workout regimen shifted to focus more on endurance and authenticity for his role in The Smashing Machine. The training was tailored to the physique of an MMA fighter rather than a bodybuilder. It involved a combination of consistent strength training and regular cardiovascular exercise.
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