Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

The 25th Annual Webby Awards is thrilled to honor Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson with a 2021 Webby Special Achievement Award for his phenomenal use of social media to connect with people, to provide inspiration and motivation to millions of followers globally, and to serve fans with new and exclusive content from his wide range of ongoing film-and-TV projects.

 With an Instagram following of wellover 100 million, and millions more across Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, The Rock has one of the most viral Internet presences of anyone in the world. It’s easy to understand why: From his posts about his films, to videos from Titan Games, to his cheat meal photos, to speaking out on important issues, there is a unique openness and authenticity to every single thing The Rock shares. And people around the world love it, as evidenced from the record-breaking success of his new biographical comedy Young Rock. When inviting people into his world, even in the most luxurious settings, he always uses it as an opportunity to open up and share in a way that helps people relate and gain the strength to rise above their own struggles. 

Moreover, The Rock uses his platform to amplify important social issues, such as calling on Donald Trump to take action in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minnaepolis police officers. At a time when the Internet is filled with division and negativity, The Rock’s commitment to being a positive, joyous, motivational presence online, to using his power of celebrity for the greater good, is a gift to everyone on the Internet, and sets an example for others to follow.

 For pushing the boundaries of positive celebrity influence and creativity on social media and the Internet at large, it is our great privilege to honor Dwanye “The Rock” Johnson with a 2021 Webby Special Achievement Award.