LOS ANGELES: Actor and Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has extended his heartfelt support to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Maui and the impact of Southern California’s Hurricane Hilary.
The “Black Adam” star took to Instagram to convey his love and strength to the residents of the affected areas as they embark on the challenging journey of rebuilding their homes and lives in the aftermath of the destruction.
In a video message, Dwayne Johnson addressed the Hawaiian islands and Polynesian communities, saying, “This message goes out to our Hawaiian islands back home, our Hawaiian people. Our Polynesian people.”
He acknowledged the difficulties and heartbreak faced by the affected communities but emphasized the resilience and unity that will ultimately make them stronger. Johnson stated, “As hard as it is right now, as challenging as it is right now, as heartbreaking as it is right now, we have to stay together because this — no doubt — is the thing that is going to make us stronger.”
The actor and cultural advocate highlighted the cultural strength of coming together during times of adversity, stating, “We know that. We know that this is who we are as kanaka, as a culture and a community, that when we’re down, we come together and we rise. And we will.”
Dwayne Johnson’s message of solidarity and hope resonates with the affected communities as they work towards recovery and rebuilding in the face of natural disasters.