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Over the years, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been embroiled
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in a lot of controversy. Among the most notable are:
in a lot of controversy. Among the most notable are:
Johnson received backlash in 2017 for his remarks regarding "generation snowflake."
Johnson received backlash in 2017 for his remarks regarding "genera
tion snowflake."
Johnson claimed that "this generation is searching for a reason for being outraged"
Johnson claimed that "this generation is searching for a reason for being outraged"
in an interview with The Daily Star. Many people were offended by Johnson's
in an interview with The Daily Star. Many people were offended by Johnson's
comment because they thought he was downplaying the actual
comment because they thought he was downplaying the actual
realities of those who had experienced marginalisation or discrimination.
realities of those who had experienced marginalisation or discrimination.
Johnson was charged with cultural appropriation in 2018. Johnson received criticism for sporting a
Johnson was charged with cultural appropriation in 2018. Johnso
n received criticism for sporting a
traditional Samoan tattoo during a "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" advertising event.
traditional Samoan tattoo during a "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" advertising event.
Johnson was accused of taking Samoan culture without
Johnson was accused of taking Samoan culture without
acknowledging or honouring it, according to some.
acknowledging or honouring it, according to some.
Johnson was charged with sexism in 2019. Johnson received criticism for the "Fast & Furious Presents:
Johnson was charged with sexism in 2019. Johnson received criticism for the "Fast & Furious Presents:
Hobbs & Shaw" scene in which he strikes a woman across the face. Some said
Hobbs & Shaw" scene in which he strikes a woman across the face. Some said
Johnson should have backed out of the scene because it was misogynistic.
Johnson should have backed out of the scene because it was misogynistic.
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