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What we know about Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's longstanding friendship with Oprah Winfrey, leading up to their controversial fundraiser
What we know about Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's longstanding friendship with Oprah Winfrey, leading up to their controversial fundraiser
Andrew Lloyd,Ayomikun AdekaiyeroSep 6, 2023, 01:21 IST
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey have been friends for numerous years.AP Photo
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey have been friends for many years.
The pair have participated in multiple public events together, including a Super Bowl commercial.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey have been friends for years, with the former even saying Winfrey is like a sister to him.
While they have kept their relationship mostly private, they have worked together on numerous ventures including appearing in a Super Bowl commercial.
Recently, the pair received backlash for setting up a relief fund to help local residents who were affected by wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, with fans arguing that they should request money from other rich celebrities instead of asking the public to donate.
Here's what we know about their friendship.
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In November 2015, Dwayne Johnson appeared on Winfrey's "Master Class."
Johnson opened up about his personal life on Winfrey's show.Pablo Cuadra/WireImage/Getty
In January 2020, Johnson appeared on Winfrey's live show.
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The pair continued to lean into the joke about running for office as part of a Super Bowl commercial.
Johnson reflected on his relationship with Winfrey in a video interview and said she was like a "big sister" to him.
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The duo announced a fund to help Hawaiian residents affected by recent wildfires, but viewers were critical of their approach.