The Johnsons prove that relationships are not a one-time novelty but a constant work in progress.
Hollywood heartthrob Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Lauren Hashian have proved that in an ever-shifting era, true love stands strong and is worth fighting for despite all odds. They are going strong since the last 10 years and have two beautiful daughters together. They are often dubbed as the epitome of lasting love and commitment. What many of us do not acknowledge, however, is that they have achieved this feat through constant work and undying compassion for each other.
More often than not, we tend to lose our faith in love and are left too exhausted to try again. But the Baywatch star proved that every bad experience in life is indeed a lesson and if we learn carefully, we could make our lives wonderful beyond imagination. When Johnson met Hashian, he had just come out of a decade long marriage with Dany Gracia but instead of turning bitter he used this experience to make him a better human being.
An amicable uncoupling amid growing rifts could be difficult but this couple worked hard on their emotional turmoils to make it a solid relationship even after their marriage ended. That's probably because they had a beautiful relationship as a couple. They met when Johnson was a grad student and from thereon, she was an inseparable and significant part of his life. As she told Marie Claire, she was “always in the background guiding him, giving counsel, and adding a business point of view to all the decisions.”
But as their relationship started to fall apart, they did not hold on to grudges and resentment, they, in fact, talked a lot and started working toward a new kind of relationship, reports Goalcast. They forged a strong partnership not just for their daughter Simone Alexandra Johnson but also for professional reasons.
They took a year and pondered on the aspects of their relationship that were not a value-addition in their marriage. Through this process, open communication was the key. As she explained, “We spent over a year looking at the things that didn’t work in our marriage, the reasons why, making sure those elements had been cleared and taken care of, and that we had a real understanding of respect.”
They solidified their relationship and went on to co-found a production company called Seven Bucks Productions, which has since produced most of Johnson’s blockbuster films, from Baywatch to Jumanji. While Johnson's heart never shut off for love, he wasn't quite looking for it. But when love is destined to enter your life the universe makes everything fall in place.
Johnson met Hashian in 2006 while filming The Game Plan and sparks flew instantly. He recalled their first on-set encounter in a 2019 interview with WSJ Magazine, saying, “Within 30 seconds, I thought, ‘Wow, this girl’s stunning.’” The timing wasn’t perfect, but he listened to the universe. “At the time, I was going through my breakup with Dany, and she was just coming off a big breakup too,” he continued. “Ironically, when you’re not looking for something, the power of the universe kind of takes over.”
After what Johnson had been through, he would have never thought about taking love for granted. As he told PEOPLE, “I was so fortunate to have fallen in love once,” he noted. “To fall in love again? That’s a hard thing to do twice in the position I’m in. I’m one lucky son of a b****.”
The couple took their relationship seriously and never let each other down for a moment. From 2006 to 2015 they worked on consolidating their relationship and then went on to have their two beautiful daughters in 2015 and 2018.
It was when Hashian was pregnant with their second child they decided to walk down the aisle. Talking about the delay Johnson had said that despite being completely committed he still had reservations after his split from Gracia. As he told WSJ Magazine, "My divorce did a number on me. I wasn’t fearful of getting married again, there was just some hesitancy."
But Hashian eased his fears out. She not only was patient with him but also proved to be the support he needed. “Lauren was incredibly patient: ‘I love you, you love me, we have this amazing life together – no presh,’” he revealed.
Therefore, Johnson does not shy away from doing his part. He is a devoted father and husband and credits his family for his successful career and wonderful life. “Watching Lauren be a mom has been one of the most enlightening things I’ve ever seen,” he told People — and to his kids. When his third daughter was born (his first daughter is with ex-wife Gracia), he wrote on Instagram, “Your crazy dad has many responsibilities and wears many hats in this big ol’ world, but being your dad will always be the one I’m most proud to wear.”
In 2015, he told Esquire he credits his family with everything good in his life. He gushed, “With all the cool s*** and success that I’ve been lucky enough to get? That doesn’t happen unless the home life is solid.”
References:
https://www.goalcast.com/2019/12/14/dwayne-rock-johnson-marriage-new-wife-lauren-hashian/
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/interviews/a36037/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-0815/
https://people.com/archive/dwayne-johnson-soft-on-the-inside-vol-77-no-6/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-rock-dwayne-johnson-profile-jumani-2-11574273070
https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/news/a27193/dany-garcia-dwayne-johnson-interview/
