Ava Simone Johnson and Dwayne Johnson | Source: Getty Images
Dwayne Johnson Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance with Daughter Simone, 24
Wrestling royalty and Hollywood star power collided in London, as fans got a rare glimpse of the family behind the persona of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, particularly his daughter Simone.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson turned heads at the London premiere of his MMA biopic "The Smashing Machine," walking the red carpet with his 24-year-old daughter Simone Johnson, who wrestles under the name Ava Raine.
Dwayne Johnson and Ava Raine attend the "The Smashing Machine" UK special screening at BAFTA on September 24, 2025 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
The pair was picture-perfect. Johnson looked sharp in a dark blue suit and crisp white button-down, while Simone wowed in a strapless black gown decorated with embroidered flowers, finished off with a matching choker. The father-daughter duo posed together, radiating warmth and pride.
Dwayne Johnson and Ava Raine attend the "The Smashing Machine" UK special screening at BAFTA on September 24, 2025 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Simone is part of a wrestling dynasty – her grandfather is Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson, and her great-grandfather is Peter Maivia — but Dwayne emphasizes that her journey is uniquely her own.
Tatyanna Dumas, Dwayne Johnson and Ava Raine attend "The Smashing Machine" special screening at Odeon Luxe West End on September 24, 2025 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
During a 2020 appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," he said, "'Follow in my footsteps' sounds cliché. She actually wants to create and blaze her own path, which is just so important."
He also called it an "honor" to share a passion for wrestling with his daughter, celebrating her dedication to the sport.
Tatyanna Dumas, Dwayne Johnson and Ava Raine attend the UK Special Screening of The Smashing Machine at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on September 24, 2025 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Johnson's younger daughters, Jasmine, 9, and Tiana, 6, with wife Lauren Hashian, are already showing interest in wrestling as well. The little ones were thrilled when Johnson returned to WrestleMania last year, hinting that the next generation may continue the family legacy.
