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From wrestler to action film actor  to comedic actor to one of the biggest film star's with the good-guy star persona.

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King therefore suggests that the term image is best used in a more restricted way to describe the visual impact of a star's films on their off screen personality.

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Performances in film or tv narratives are the spectators principal way of knowing the star, but stars are also presented to us through magazine articles and interviews, press releases, news items, tv talk shows and so forth.

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A stars image is also what people say or write about him or her, as critics or commentators, the way the image is used in other contexts.

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The star image is paradoxical and incomplete so that it functions as an invitation to cinema, like the narrative image. It proposes cinema as the completion of its lacks, the synthesis of it's separate fragments.

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Over the years being a family man has been absorbed  into his his star image, particularly with the rise of social media and how he  showcases his family. Also some his roles reflect that e.g Moana. An animated film that him and his daughters can watch together.

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From 2007 and upwards we see a consistency in his star image & how his association and relation with kids both onscreen and off-screen feed into the good-guy persona.

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Dwayne Johnson's guest appearance on Cory in the House (2007)

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Dwayne Johnson's guest appearance on Cory in the House (2007)

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In this episode he plays himself. Once again his warm-hearted relationship with children is depicted here. Furthermore, his onscreen roles is an important element that contributes to the stability of his star image.

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Although, this picture of him washing a car tried to depict an ordinary and human side to his star image. He is still being portrayed as strong and wealthy (extraordinary side).

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This post is about the birth of his third daughter. This caption is filled with the pride of having only daughters, his joy of fatherhood and love and admiration for his wife.  In this Instagram post he presents himself as a supportive husband and a loving father. And the constant showcase on social media of his heart-warming relationship with his wife and daughters is a key element to the solidity of his star image.

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On the cover it says "another side to Dwayne Johnson". Him playing with ducks and hugging a giant teddy bear alludes to a softer side of him off-screen. All of which feed into the good-guy persona

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Another behind the scenes video which presents him as humble and down-to-earth, therefore contributing to the good-guy star persona. In the video he is seen goofing around with his co-stars, joking around with fans and showing his love and appreciation for the crew.

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JUMANJI 2 Bloopers and Hilarious Footage On Set

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This article presents him as a bankable actor that knows what his audience wants. Signifying the successful transition in his star image.

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Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock, has managed to leverage his popularity into one of the best movie ... [+]
MICHAEL PRINCE FOR FORBES

A bankable leading man is still one of Hollywood's surest bets, even if your name isn't Leonardo DiCaprio. While the lucrative twenty-twenty deal ($20 million upfront and 20% of gross profit) doled out to the likes of Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise may be more or less gone, Hollywood still has its big-money brands, those actors who can promise an audience so big that they command not only an eight-figure salary to show up on set but also a decent chunk of a film's nebulous "pool"-or the money left over after some but not all of the bills are paid.

Dwayne Johnson, also known as the Rock, tops the Forbes list of the world's ten highest-paid actors, collecting $89.4 million between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019.

"It has to be audience first. What does the audience want, and what is the best scenario that we can create that will send them home happy?" Johnson told Forbes in 2018.
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It seems he makes the audience happy. Johnson has landed a pay formula as close to the famed twenty-twenty deal of yore as any star can get these days. He'll collect an upfront salary of up to $23.5 million-his highest quote yet-for the forthcoming Jumanji: The Next Level. He also commands up to 15% of the pool from high-grossing franchise movies, including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which had a worldwide box office of $962.1 million. And he is paid $700,000 per episode for HBO's Ballers and seven figures in royalties for his line of clothing, shoes and headphones with Under Armour.

While Johnson's deal is the biggest in the business right now, he's not the only one with a lucrative deal. Robert Downey Jr. gets $20 million upfront and nearly 8% of the pool for his role as Iron Man, and that amounted to about $55 million for his work in Avengers: Endgame, which grossed $2.796 billion at the box office.

Avengers assembled earlier this year in "Endgame," and it paid off-with stars earning up to $75 ... [+]
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That gross was so big that it secured spots on this year's top-earner list for Chris Hemsworth, Bradley Cooper and Paul Rudd, in addition to Downey; together, they earned $284 million, with most of that coming from the franchise.

"Celebrities such as Downey and (Scarlett) Johansson currently have extreme leverage to demand enormous compensation packages from studios investing hundreds of millions of dollars in making tent-pole films, such as The Avengers series," entertainment lawyer David Chidekel of Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae told Forbes.

Cooper is the rare actor who can thank a bet on himself for his 2019 ranking. The actor earned only about 10% of his $57 million payday for voicing Rocket Raccoon in Avengers. Seventy percent came from A Star Is Born, the smaller musical drama that he directed, produced, cowrote and starred in with Lady Gaga. The movie was a passion project for Cooper, and he forfeited any upfront salary to go into the film and Gaga's salary. It paid off-the movie, which had a production budget of only $36 million, grossed $435 million worldwide, leaving Cooper with an estimated $40 million.

The full list is below. Earnings estimates are based on data from Nielsen, ComScore, Box Office Mojo and IMDB, as well as interviews with industry insiders. All figures are pretax; fees for agents, managers and lawyers (generally 10%, 15% and 5%, respectively) are not deducted.

The World's Highest-Paid Actors Of 2019
Earnings: $35 million Earnings: $41 million Earnings: $43.5 million Earnings: $57 million Earnings: $57 million Earnings: $58 million Earnings: $65 million Earnings: $66 million Earnings: $76.4 million Earnings: $89.4 million

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The Highest-Paid Actors 2019: Dwayne Johnson, Bradley Cooper And Chris Hemsworth

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A bankable leading man is still one of Hollywood's surest bets, even if your name isn't Leonardo DiCaprio .

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In this ad Oprah and him are running on a treadmill in a gym and jokingly talk about being running mates for presidency. This commercial just like the fanvids and memes did, present him as the film star who qualifies to be in a government position because of his good-guy persona.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson for President: OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS!

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A personal experience on the first time meeting him narrated by a fan. He is presented as a lovable, humble, kind and down-to-earth man. Once again strengthening his star image.

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This article depicts him as a lovable person but also a jerk. It lists 10 good things he's done and 10 bad things he's done. The bad things involving controversies and feuds. Presenting him as not so perfect and someone with flaws, which contradicts his star image.

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Everybody loves Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. There's a reason America's sweetheart has so many supporters for his "potential but probably never going to happen" presidential campaign. He's a devoted family man, a sweet and cuddly teddy bear philanthropist, and a kick-butt wrestler action hero who has appeared in a plethora of movies.

He's worked his way up from poverty to fame, landing at the top of two different industries. He's a role model to us all. What's not to love? Well, we can think of a few things...

Whether it's using steroids in his early career or participating in horrifyingly offensive Saturday Night Live skits -- The Rock has made some terrible choices on occasion. Though they tend to be overshadowed by all of his good deeds, it's important to remember that, just like us, The Rock is a person, and people are capable of making mistakes.

With that said, here are 10 Times Dwayne Johnson Was A Sweetheart (And 10 Times He Was A Total Jerk)

20 Sweetheart: When He Sang To His Daughter On Her First Birthday

Who wouldn't want to be sung to by Maui himself? The Rock's sweet baby girl certainly loved her special birthday serenade.

However, when The Rock asked his daughter if he was the best daddy in the entire world she got totally distracted and failed to answer his question. Johnson might have lost his number one fan -- but the former wrestler simply laughed off the slight. There's no beef in the Johnson house.

19 Jerk: When He Made A Jab At His Fast And Furious Co-Star

Johnson shocked fans in 2016 when he let loose on his Fast And Furious co-stars. In an Instagram post during the last week of shooting Johnson accused his nameless male co-stars of being " ." The Rock made sure to say that some of his male co-stars were stand-up guys with great morals... but not all of them.

While Johnson made sure not to name names, he also made it very clear that the identity of the aforementioned "candy a**" would be revealed from his standout angry acting in the film. He said he was truly so angry with some of his cast mates that he couldn't hide it onscreen.

18 Sweetheart: He Loves His Grandfather A Crazy Lot

Dwayne Johnson may be an inspiration and role model for millions of fans, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have his own heroes. For The Rock, there's no greater hero than his very own grandfather.

Johnson continued to honor his grandfather nearly a decade later when he voiced popular shapeshifter, Maui. The wrestler-turned-actor took to Twitter to reveal his character's secret inspiration: Johnson completed his tweet with a sweet hashtag sharing how thankful he was to have his grandpa honored in the film. his grandpa.

17 Jerk: When He Did That Offensive SNL Skit

The Rock's stint didn't bomb, far from it. Johnson's episode propelled the sketch comedy show to its highest ratings in six years. However, fans were put off by one incredibly inappropriate bit.

Johnson's character admits the invention was a mistake and his fellow evil scientists decry the invention... and then the whole thing ends as a weirdly confusing fake advertisement for White Castle. Despite the skit actively attempting to cut off backlash at the pass -- fans were not amused by the inappropriateness of the skit.

16 Sweetheart: When Baywatch Was Filming Outside A Children's Hospital So He Paid A Visit

Whatever your opinions of the Baywatch reboot (and those were decidedly split), you have to respect how Johnson spent his downtime while filming the movie. While filming in front of Georgia's Memorial Health Hospital, The Rock decided he would "pop up to the ward" and visit the juvenile patients .

Johnson shared his emotional reaction to the visits on his Instagram account. In one post he noted the incredible focus and determination of one youngster, claiming that he would have done better in school if he had had the same resolve. In another, he shared the excited reaction he received from another child fan. But The Rock wasn't boasting, he was grateful that he was able to spread so much joy to children in need.

How did this spontaneous visit come about? A young patient's mother begged the production staff to get Johnson to visit her son in his hospital room, as he's a huge fan of The Rock. Naturally, he couldn't resist the opportunity to surprise his young fan.

15 Jerk: When He Admitted To Using Steroids

Johnson wasn't exactly condoning steroid use, but pointing out that the culture of the industry made it acceptable and those in authority would simply ignore the prevalent use of the drugs. Johnson went on to say that new rules and attitudes towards the drugs would need to be implemented in order to make lasting changes in the sport.

14 Sweetheart: When He Gave A Shout Out To A Woman In Hospice

Seventy-six year old grandma Judy Rosenberg found a way to keep her spirits up through her terminal illness: a sexy cut-out of Dwayne Johnson in his underwear kept by her hospital bed. She even held his hand.

So, that's exactly what Johnson did . He made a sweet Instagram video fulfilling Rosenberg's wish, calling her sexy and everything. He also made sure to share how very grateful he was to have received the email and claimed that those types of fan encounters were the best part of being famous.

13 Jerk: When He Spoke Out About A Pro-Trump CEO But Stayed With The Company To Sell Shoes

Johnson released a statement distancing himself from Plank's comments, making sure to point out that they were not his own beliefs. However, he was very careful not to ruffle any feathers on any side.

He openly welcomed all opinions for and against Trump and went on to further distance the company itself from Plank. Johnson maintained that a CEO did not make up an entire company -- giving him reason to continue selling merchandise through Under Armour. He finished by pledging loyalty to the company.

12 Sweetheart: When He Tried Candy For The First Time In 25 Years

You don't get to be a famous wrestler and action movie hero without a strict diet and exercise routine. That's why The Rock went over 25 years without eating candy . (To be fair, he's always been a huge advocate of cheat days.)

He even remembered exactly what his last taste of sugar was: a Twizzler in 1989. Johnson would have been fine to continue living without the sweet stuff, but Jimmy Fallon had other ideas.

Fallon tried to tempt Johnson with a variety of candies and The Rock readily agreed to test another Twizzler... until the late night host pulled out the big guns. Fallon presented The Rock with Pop Rocks and the pair quickly agreed to eat the fizzy candies while holding a microphone to their mouths.

11 Jerk: When He Made A Jab At TWO Co-Stars Before Leaving Them Out Of A Spinoff Film

Not only did Johnson not regret his "candy a***s" rant to the Fast and Furious cast members, but he also called out his co-stars a second time only a year later. Johnson and Jason Statham were granted a spinoff , but in order to film it was delayed a year -- immediately sparking ire with the rest of the cast.

Tyrese Gibson was especially angered by the news and took to Instagram to leave multiple rants about the situation. Gibson called Johnson a clown and publicly called the decision selfish as many of the franchise's cast members would be left out of the film.

Johnson later posted on Instagram expressing his excitement for expanding the franchise... but leading off the post with the quote "Daddy's gotta get back to work" probably didn't build his castmates' confidence.

10 Sweetheart: When He Gave His Mom The Best Life

Mama Rock had gotten emotional when she realized the kind of lifestyle her family was now able to live. The Johnson's had gone from being evicted from a low-income home in Hawaii to flying on private jets.

Johnson became equally emotional about his mother's breakdown, revealing his mother's struggle to pay bills and her worry over how to provide food for the family. Johnson reveled in his mother's newfound happiness and security and the fact that he was able to be the one to give that to her.

9 Jerk: When He Almost Got Into A Real Fight With John Cena

Some WWE feuds may be written to cause controversy and hype up fans, but that wasn't the case with Dwayne Johnson and John Cena. In an interview with Muscle and Fitness , The Rock dropped a major bomb: all of his beef with John Cena was totally real.

Cena had made some comments insinuating that Johnson cared more about being an actor than being a wrestler and that he no longer had any true loyalty to the WWE. Naturally, The Rock took offense to the accusations.

When asked whether or not the two had made up, Johnson admitted that they did, but that the rivalry had been very real at the time and that he had used the feud to fuel his long-awaited return to the ring.

8 Sweetheart: When He Couldn't Visit A Make-A-Wish Kid But Made A Video Instead

When 13-year-old Hawaiian fan Taitusi made a wish to meet The Rock it came at a devastatingly bad time for Johnson. The Rock was busy filming in Las Vegas and was unable to make the meeting happen... so he made a video dedicated to Taitusi instead.

When Johnson began to talk about making the video and being unable to show up in Hawaii he became emotional and his voice caught. The Rock pointed out all of his and Taitusi's similarities despite the distance between them -- chicken, pancakes, the color red.

He finished off his sweet video by honoring Taitusi's strength and began to tear up over the young boy's courage and promising to eat a Rice Krispie Treat (Taitusi's favorite) in his fan's honor.

7 Jerk: When He Hit A Fan's Car

To be fair, The Rock and the fan whose car he hit did become friends afterward -- most people can't resist the charms of The Rock. Johnson admitted that he had no idea he had hit Audie Bridges' truck while on his way to the Criminal Intelligence set -- he was too busy bopping and singing on his way to work.

It turned out, Bridges was already a huge fan of The Rock and was more interested in the awesome story he'd be able to tell people about how he met one of his idols. Johnson offered to pay for the damages but Bridges completely refused and opted to fix the mirror himself.

6 Sweetheart: When He Inadvertently Helped A Boy Save A Life

When two-year-old Dylan O'Connor nearly drowned his 10-year-old brother, Jacob leapt into action. Jacob successfully administered CPR, saving his baby brother's life. Where did a 10-year-old boy learn CPR? From , of course. Jacob was successful in saving his brother and baby Dylan only spent one day in the hospital.

When asked how he had learned CPR, Jacob detailed a similar scene in which Johnson's San Andreas character saved a girl from drowning. The young fan simply mimicked what he had seen in the film.

The Rock admitted that Jacob and Dylan's story "grabbed his heart" and that he had immense respect and admiration for Jacob. Johnson praised Jacob for remaining calm under pressure and for saving his brother's life. He then wished he could shake the young boy's hand.

5 Jerk: When He Humble-Bragged About His New Ferrari

Not only did The Rock talk up his new ride, he did it in one of the worst ways possible: the humble brag . Johnson talked up the car's horsepower and rarity before dropping the price tag bombshell. The Rock's prize Ferrari cost a cool $3-5 million. He went on to talk up his role as producer and star of HBO's , claiming the show had given him the ability to own such wonderful toys.

However, was The Rock seriously showing off his wealth and status? Of course, he wasn't. He was bragging about how super tall he is. Johnson admitted that the "biggest drawback" to his "sought after" plaything was the fact that he simply couldn't fit inside it. He was just too darn big.

4 Sweetheart: When He Surprised A Combat Veteran With A New Car

When Ford awarded Marlene Rodriguez with the "Go Further" award for her time as combat veteran (she even won the Purple Heart) Johnson planned a little surprise for Rodriguez. The Rock hid backstage and watched Rodriguez give an interview about her time at war.

The veteran admitted that losing people she had cared about in combat and receiving an award didn't feel right. Both Rodriguez and Johnson became emotional at that point, but the veteran still had no idea what was in store.

Johnson snuck up behind Rodriguez in the middle of her speaking and surprised her with tickets to see his film . He pretended that that was the extent of her surprise, but then presented her with a "brand new 2018 Mustang."

Rodriguez originally tried to turn down all the gifts, saying she didn't deserve them. But Johnson assured her that she deserved all that and more.

3 Jerk: When He Tried To Remake Big Trouble In Little China

Fans were incredibly polarized over Dwayne Johnson's plan to star in Fox's remake of John Carpenter's Big Trouble In Little China . Carpenter's 1986 film was considered such a cult classic that many were left wondering why anyone would want to mess with perfection, and Johnson admitted he had a lot of the same fears.

Johnson promised that he had nothing but respect for the film and promised to involve Carpenter in the remake. He praised the film's crew, saying they all had great love for the original film, and said he believed that respect would aid in the reboot's success. He went on to openly consider bringing Kurt Russell into the fold.

Naturally, fans still remained nervous about the reboot, but Johnson promised that if the movies started to "stink up" that they would scrap the whole thing.

2 Sweetheart: When He Dressed Up As Pikachu For His Daughter

Jasmine loved her dad's performance, but that only spelled trouble for The Rock. Any time he stopped dancing Jasmine began to cry. The little Pokemon fan would grab her dad's tail and demand more dancing. Naturally, The Rock felt compelled to cooperate with his audience's wishes.

Despite his years of physical training and rough-and-tumble career, The Rock couldn't hold up to the demands of a happy toddler. He was completely exhausted by the time Jasmine finally let him stop dancing.

1 Jerk: When His Ballers Show Was Sued For Plagiarism

Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg were sued over their storyline when Everette Silas and Sherri Littleton accused them of stealing their pitch . The pair claimed to have been in talks with Johnson and Wahlberg on a project they had called with an incredibly similar premise to the HBO hit.

The lawsuit claimed that 's timeline, setting, characters, and even entire scenes had been stolen.

The ruling determined that there were similarities between the two projects, but that they were not unlike any other themes that might be present in a series about football.

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Can you think of any other times when The Rock was a sweetheart (or a jerk)? Let us know in the comments!

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10 Times Dwayne Johnson Was A Sweetheart (And 10 Times He Was A Total Jerk)

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Everybody loves Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. There's a reason America's sweetheart has so many supporters for his "potential but probably never going to happen" presidential campaign. He's a devoted family man, a sweet and cuddly teddy bear philanthropist, and a kick-butt wrestler action hero who has appeared in a plethora of movies.

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This fan made video compilation showcases how important the interaction and relationship between him and his fans is, as it contributes to his star image. It is one of key elements in which his star image is perceived and interpreted by his audience.

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In this video he presents himself as a kind hearted and generous person. His philanthropic work is a key feature in his star image and strengthens the persona of him being the good-guy

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The Rock Makes Wishes Come True on Set of Hobbs & Shaw

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A sweatshirt, fanvid and memes made by fans jokingly wanting him to run for presidency. Presenting him as the film star who just happens to have all the good qualities and attributes needed to run a country. Showcasing how fans play a role in solidifying his star image.

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Dwayne Johnson singing Moana song-Youre Welcome.

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This interview depicts the human and fatherly side to his star image. In this interview he talks about changing his daughter's diapers which is something a lot of people can relate to. Fatherhood and it's relatability is a major element that helps strengthen his star image.

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Dwayne Johnson's Musings on Fatherhood Will Make Your Heart Melt | SMA 2016 | People

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This interview with Ellen portrays him as a lovable husband and father. Indicating the consistency with being a family man. His relationship with his wife and daughters strengthens his good-guy star image.

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Dwayne Johnson on His Early-Morning, Magical Wedding

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In 2009 he hosted the Kid's Choice Awards. Once again portraying his association with children. Presenting him as someone who is fond of kids. And that association and friendliness feed into the construction of his star image.

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Starring in another family movie. Showcasing the coherency with his onscreen roles. This character's physical strength is highlighted, therefore, playing into the traditional form of masculinity. However, there's some sort of balance as the character also has a goofy and comedic side. Furthermore, because his onscreen roles have been so consistent for years, they have been able to contribute to the firmness of his star image.

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This film presents him as a purely comedic actor which is the exact opposite to the action film star that he was a couple years ago. In some scenes in this film he adapts an unconventional form of masculinity. Also, this character again has a warm-hearted relationship with children which feeds into his star image.

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These bloopers and behind the scene clips present him as down-to-earth and goofy which is on par with some of his onscreen roles. Giving audience this idea of him being authentic because some of his characters are similar to the 'real person' they see off-screen. Furthermore, authenticity is an essential attribute needed for not just the image of a film star but the persona of the good-guy.

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Central Intelligence - Bloopers, Gag Reel, Outtakes

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This interview showcases the authenticity to his star image.  For example, here he opens up about not being himself at the start of his wrestling career and emphasises how important it is for people to be themselves.

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What Dwayne Johnson Learned After Being Booed by 20,000 Wrestling Fans | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN

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This interview depicts the human side of his star image. He opens up about battling with depression, which is something quite a number of people can relate to.

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How a Bout of Depression Led to Dwayne Johnson's Career-Defining Moment | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN

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After playing football for four years at the University of Miami, Dwayne Johnson was passed over by the NFL. While he played for the Canadian Football League for a short time, he was ultimately cut from his team, the Calgary Stampeders, and sent packing.

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This film is particularly significant in his star image because it highlights the transition of him consistently playing the 'tough guy' in action comedy movies to playing more 'vulnerable and kid friendly characters' in family comedy movies. His onscreen roles contribute greatly to his star image. In this film fatherhood; his relationship with his daughter and vulnerability, which are the major attributes tied to this character, feed into the construction of his good-guy star image.

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This interview presents a more emotional side of him. His stories of hardship struggle while growing up make him more relatable. Which then help in strengthening his star image.

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The Terrifying Moment That Taught Dwayne Johnson How Precious Life Is | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN

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Dwayne Johnson's onscreen and off-screen personality helps in the construction of a star image that is solid, down-to-earth, and relatable. It is the most likeabale side to his star persona status.