• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2025 ABC News
  • Culture

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gives his mom a new home for Christmas in emotional post

0:29
Dwayne Johnson buys his mom a new home
Jim Spellman/WireImage via Getty Images
Michael Rothman
ByMichael Rothman
December 31, 2018, 2:14 PM

The Rock is at it again.

Dwayne Johnson just surprised his mother with a new home.

The actor is known for surprising family and fans with extravagant gifts or appearances but this may be his best yet.

Related Articles

(MORE: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reveals his daughter plans to follow in his footsteps as a WWE wrestler: 'She's going to be a champ')

Johnson, 46, posted about the surprise in an Instagram post on Sunday, writing, "This one felt good. Surprise! Bought my mom a new home for Christmas. All our lives growing up we lived in little apartments all across the country. Lived like gypsies on the road from one state to another."

He continued, saying, that the first home his parents ever had was one he bought them in 1999.

"They divorced about 5yrs later and as with life, stuff happens and things got a little complicated. Since then I always made sure my mom and dad have everything they’ll ever need — houses, cars etc," he added. "But the house this time is a special one and the timing is very meaningful. I told her to treat this card like it's 'Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket."

This time, his mother Ata will get to choose "any home she wants — anywhere she wants."

Related Articles

(MORE: Dwayne Johnson singing to his 6-month-old daughter is exactly what you need today)

"I always say, if you got a good mama, then you gotta pretty good shot at becoming a decent human being. And somehow, somewhere along the line I became one lucky SOB to be able to make stuff like this happen," he said. "Merry Christmas Ma and WOOOHOOO enjoy your new home."

In the clip, you see his mother break down when she finds out the amazing news.

We dare you not to tear up when watching it!

Up Next in Culture—

Jeremy Allen White stars in 'The Bear' Season 4 official trailer

May 21, 2025

'Cheers' co-stars pay tribute to George Wendt following his death at 76

May 20, 2025

'Zootopia 2' teaser trailer shows Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps solving a new case

May 20, 2025

Elle Fanning cast as Effie Trinket in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'

May 20, 2025

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2025 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2025 ABC News