Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is sporting a new look in 2025. On September 1, he showed off his downsized physique at 53 years old during the Venice Film Festival, where he promoted his latest acting project, The Smashing Machine.

As a wrestling great and acting powerhouse, Johnson has become one of the most famous names in fitness. Through social media, he’s shared insights into his training schedule, often breaking down how he modifies his workouts to accommodate the injuries he’s picked up over the years.

In his latest endeavor, The Rock transformed his physique to play MMA legend Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine . Clips show the Hollywood star looking completely unrecognizable, thanks to over a dozen prosthetics needed to play the role.

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