The Rock melts hearts with tribute to his '#1 valentine' — his 17-year-old daughter
As far as star-studded Valentine’s Day celebrations go, it’s hard to top Kim Kardashian’s Kenny G serenade or Katy Perry’s engagement ring. But if you’re looking for a heart-melting story, look no further than Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson.
Though the actor is happily coupled up with longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian — mother of his two younger daughters, 3-year-old Jasmine and 9-month-old Tiana — he decided to spend Valentine’s Day in the company of another special someone: his eldest daughter, 17-year-old Simone.
The former wrestler paid tribute to his “#1 valentine” in an Instagram post, detailing how he’d flown from Los Angeles to Miami to have dinner with Simone, whose mother is his ex-wife and producing partner, Dany Garcia. The teen served as the 2018 Golden Globes Ambassador, a role traditionally given each year to the offspring of an esteemed actor, actress, director or producer.
“Little sleep but so well worth our invaluable and fun father/daughter time,” Johnson wrote. “SO PROUD of her and that apple sure didn’t fall far from this tree. Dropped her off, gave her a massive bear hug and back on the bird to get to work.”
It may have been a flying visit — Johnson is currently getting production underway on Jumanji 2 — but the touching message has been a huge hit with fans.
“This is everything,” commented Jenni “JWoww” Farley of Jersey Shore fame.
“You’re an awesome father, man,” another fan wrote.
“Why are there not more men like you??” added a commenter. “There should be a Rock school for how to be a gentleman.”
Johnson’s known for his big gestures. Last Christmas he bought a house for his mother, prompting her to tear up.
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