The Rock Speaks Out On Being Named The World’s Highest Paid Actor

Dwayne Johnson is riding high as a member of the Holywood A-List, and all that success at the box […]

September 6, 2017, 3:12am

Dwayne Johnson is riding high as a member of the Holywood A-List, and all that success at the box office has made Johnson the world’s highest paid actor.

The actor comes in at number 19 on the Global Celebrity top 100 (via Forbes), which includes other top earners like Ellen ($75 million), Lebron James ($77 million), James Patterson ($95 million), and Taylor Swift ($170 million).

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“The wolf is always scratchin’ at the door” was the first thing I said when we found out from @forbes I was officially the world’s highest paid actor. Well, actually the first thing I said was “Aw shit!”, then I said the wolf part. Receiving news like this will always serve as my anchoring reminder to continue to work even harder. We not only want to “embrace the grind”, but take the grind to new levels. I learned a few invaluable lessons a long time ago that can help all of you guys out there succeed at whatever it is you’re doing. Greatness is never achieved alone. Surround yourself with hungry, brilliant individuals who not only buy into your philosophy, but who are all willing to work just as hard as you. Power of teamwork. And don’t ever forget where you came from. I was evicted at 14yrs old and completely broke by 23. Every day I wake up as if that eviction notice is right around the corner waiting for me.. which is why I always say, “the wolf is always scratchin’ at the door”. He’s scratchin’ cause he’s hungry and never satisfied. We embrace and respect our past (even if it was f*cked up), but we never let it define our future. Let’s stay hungry and chase that greatness. I will now jump in my pick up truck, go to work and figure out whether or not I need psychiatric therapy for this damn wolf that’s become my best friend. #Celeb100 #HardestWorkersInTheRoom #1WolfOnThePlanet

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The talented wrestler and actor responded to the honor via his Instagram account, and remains humbled by his success.

“The wolf is always scratchin’ at the door” was the first thing I said when we found out from @forbes I was officially the world’s highest paid actor. Well, actually the first thing I said was “Aw s***!”, then I said the wolf part.

Receiving news like this will always serve as my anchoring reminder to continue to work even harder. We not only want to “embrace the grind”, but take the grind to new levels.”

He shared a few tips to aspiring actors and performers as well, but it could just about apply to anyone.

“Greatness is never achieved alone. Surround yourself with hungry, brilliant individuals who not only buy into your philosophy, but who are all willing to work just as hard as you. Power of teamwork.

And don’t ever forget where you came from. I was evicted at 14yrs old and completely broke by 23. Every day I wake up as if that eviction notice is right around the corner waiting for me.. which is why I always say, “the wolf is always scratchin’ at the door”. He’s scratchin’ cause he’s hungry and never satisfied.

We embrace and respect our past (even if it was f***** up), but we never let it define our future. Let’s stay hungry and chase that greatness.”

Johnson isn’t one to rest on his laurels and has several anticipated films coming up this year and next. In addition to his return as Hobbs in Fast & Furious 8 and his starring role in the Baywatch reboot, he also is involved with the Jumanji reimagining as well as his first animated project, Disney’s Moana.