Dwayne Johnson, affectionately known as The Rock, has spent quite some time trying to convince his two-year-old daughter, Tiana, that he plays Maui in her favorite Disney movie, Moana. Toddlers certainly have a knack for being adorable little rulers in their homes, and Tiana proved to be no exception. Imagine The Rock, with his imposing presence, facing off against a toddler’s stubbornness—it’s a different kind of challenge than what he faces in action films like The Fast and the Furious.
After months of trying to explain his connection to the beloved character, The Rock finally got through to Tiana. On April 18, 2021, he shared a heartfelt birthday message for his daughter, saying, “Happy Birthday to my sweetest lil’ Tia Giana 💕💝🎂 Loving, kind, tenacious and tough (like your mama;) and my greatest joy is being your daddy. I always, ‘got you’.” Nestled within this touching tribute was the culmination of his long quest to be recognized as Maui.
Last April, Johnson had shared a video of himself singing “You’re Welcome” to Tiana, humorously using the hashtag #3000timesandcounting. “Ladies & gentlemen, my baby Tia finally believes…oh wait,” he wrote. “She still refuses to believe the urban legend that her daddy is actually Maui.” Despite his efforts, Tiana remained unconvinced.
In May, amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, The Rock continued his mission. He asked Tiana if she knew he was Maui, but her response was simply a matter-of-fact “no,” leaving him chuckling at the challenge. “And for the 937th time today she wants daddy to sing along with Maui,” he wrote, sharing the joys and struggles of parenting.
Now that Tiana has accepted that her dad is indeed Maui, she has one pressing question: “Daddy, do you know AquaMan?” But that’s a story for another time.
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In summary, Dwayne Johnson’s journey to help his daughter recognize him as Maui has been a delightful saga. After months of playful attempts, Tiana has finally caught on, leading to some amusing new questions.