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- Fans Are Stunned After Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Debuts Weight Loss Transformation</p>
<p>Grace GalanteSeptember 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM</p>
<p>Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson just unveiled a brand new look — and fans are in disbelief over the jaw-dropping transformation.</p>
<p>While attending the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, Aug. 30, the actor debuted a slimmer physique while promoting his new film The Smashing Machine. In the movie, Johnson plays real-life UFC champion and MMA star Mark Kerr, a role which required him to drastically change his look.</p>
<p>"This transformation was something I was really hungry to do," Johnson told The Hollywood Reporter. "I had been very fortunate to have the career that I've had over the years and to make the films that I've made, but there was just a voice inside of me, a little voice that said, 'Well, what if I could do more — I want to do more and what does that look like?'"</p>
<p>VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 30: Dwayne Johnson attends the Miu Miu Women's Tales event during the 82nd Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Miu Miu)</p>
<p>As The Rock's transformation went viral online, fans took to social media to react to the former professional wrestler's new appearance.</p>
<p>"The Smashing Machine is really setting the bar high…an unrecognizable Dwayne Johnson looks to give the best performance of his career" wrote one fan on X. "Dwayne Johnson's transformation for The Smashing Machine is insane. He's unrecognizable!" said another.</p>
<p>"The Rock turned into a pebble," quipped a third. "Just don't lose the charm, Dwayne, because even pebbles can cause a splash!"</p>
<p>Johnson reportedly lost 60 pounds in preparation for the role. He also wore 13-14 different prosthetics while filming to complete his transformation into the MMA icon.</p>
<p>The Smashing Machine, which stars Emily Blunt as Johnson's love interest, premieres in theaters in the U.S. on Oct. 3. The film received a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, with some fans predicting it will be Johnson's first chance at an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.</p>
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