Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has established himself as one of Hollywood's biggest box-office draws, starring in blockbusters from the high-octane action of the Fast & Furious franchise to the adventurous family fun of Jumanji. His off-screen, one photograph from his youth continues to overshadow his muscular movie roles: the now-legendary 1990s shot featuring a black turtleneck and a fanny pack. Johnson recently offered a rare and earnest defense of the infamous outfit, explaining the surprising practical details behind the look.

Despite years of ridicule, Johnson recently had the perfect opportunity to explain the context of the photo when discussing it with his co-star.

During a promotional appearance for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s highly anticipated new film, The Smashing Machine, the star participated in the GOAT Talk segment. Johnson and Emily Blunt were discussing the iconic viral image of The Rock wearing a fanny pack. After picking up the card with a question, GOAT time, he has gone viral. Johnson recalled the photo with humor, noting that at the time it was taken, he felt incredibly “confident” in his outfit choice.

Emily Blunt added to the comedic recollection by specifically mentioning the casual way he had his “thumb slung” over the pack. Johnson then revealed in the GOAT Talk segment a lesser-known detail, explaining that he had strategically placed a tissue inside the pack to prevent his turtleneck from getting dusty, adding a surprising element of practicality to the memorable fashion statement.

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This discussion proved that the fanny pack outfit remained a vivid point of reference for Johnson and his co-stars years later. In fact, the look was so iconic that it inspired an unforgettable joke when Johnson's friend decided to use it for an elaborate Halloween prank.

For Halloween in 2019, Kevin Hart hilariously trolled his friend and Jumanji: The Next Level co-star, Dwayne Johnson. The actor shared a video on Instagram showcasing his costume: a spot-on recreation of Johnson’s iconic, meme-worthy 1990s-era outfit. Hart captioned the post by stating that he "killed it" with his costume and joked that The Rock "had the nerve to get an attitude" with him.

The shared clip detailed the joke as the comedy competition series star, Kevin Hart, arrived at Rock’s house to trick-or-treat, immediately following a group of children dressed as Jumanji characters. Johnson was happily handing out candy to the children, but became much less enthused upon seeing Hart on his doorstep. Hart was wearing the full costume, a black turtleneck, large silver chains, and the legendary fanny pack, just like the famous headshot.

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