The Rock’s Wife Lauren Hashian: How They Met and Fell in Love

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has achieved astronomical success in his career. He is a former professional wrestler who has won multiple WWE championship titles and is now one of Hollywood’s highest-paid and highest-grossing actors. His films have grossed over $12.5 billion worldwide.

However, Johnson says that one of his biggest “wins” is his wife, Lauren Hashian. The couple have been married since 2019 and have two daughters together.

Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian married on a Hawaii beach on August 18, 2019Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian married on a Hawaii beach on August 18, 2019 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Although Lauren Hashian’s name is often associated with her husband, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, she is much more than just a famous guy’s wife.

What Does Lauren Hashian Do for a Living?

The 38-year-old Boston native has been working in the music industry for years and is releasing her own music as an independent singer-songwriter. She was born on September 8, 1984, in Lynnfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Hashian has had a passion for music since the beginning and was surrounded by music as a child. Her father, Sib Hashian, was the drummer for the legendary rock band Boston. Coincidentally, Sib tried to dissuade his daughters from pursuing their own music careers.

Daughter of Armenian-American musician Sib Hashian, Lauren Hashian is a singer, songwriter and music producerDaughter of Armenian-American musician Sib Hashian, Lauren Hashian is a singer, songwriter, and music producer (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

“There’s a lot of irony here. My father was downstairs playing the drums when I was growing up. Every day. I would go up into my room, turn on the karaoke machine, and [sing],” Hashian said in an interview with Coveteur.

“We were a musical family, but he would constantly say things like, ‘You guys don’t want to get into this business,’ because he had faced a lot of challenges and a lot of distrust between some people he had worked with in the past.”

Dwayne Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, and Lauren Hashian was born on September 8, 1984, and they have an age difference of approximately 12 yearsDwayne Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, and Lauren Hashian was born on September 8, 1984, and they have an age difference of approximately 12 years (Credit: Tsuni-USA / Shutterstock)

Sib’s warnings almost got through to his daughter.

“I grew up thinking that we wouldn’t go in that direction. I really thought that I would go off and get a normal nine-to-five,” the songstress said. “If you love doing something, you just find a way back to it no matter what, right?”

Hashian enrolled at Emerson College, and she made friends with a group of creatives who spurred on her passion for music.

After winning a competition at the school for a song she and a friend recorded together, there was no going back: “I felt really proud that we had been acknowledged and recognized for our writing, so that’s when I thought, ‘OK, maybe I should start seriously looking into this.’”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with his girlfriend Lauren Hashian at the 2015 Academy AwardsDwayne “The Rock” Johnson with his girlfriend Lauren Hashian at the 2015 Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on February 22, 2015, in Hollywood (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

After college, Hashian worked for Warner Music Group and Paramount Film’s music department before focusing on her music career. Since then, her music has been featured on many major networks, and her song “Go Hard” was used as an official anthem for the 2017 WNBA season.

Of course, she also met her husband, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

When Did The Rock and Lauren Hashian Meet?

The pair first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming The Game Plan. At the time, the former wrestler was in the process of separating from his first wife, businesswoman Dany Garcia.

Lauren Hashian turned 22 years old on September 8, 2006, while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson turned 34 on May 2, 2006.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson married Dany Garcia on May 3, 1997, and the couple finalized their divorce in May 2008Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson married Dany Garcia on May 3, 1997, and the couple finalized their divorce in May 2008 (Credit: Pop / WENN)

Despite his complicated relationship status and their 12-year age gap, Johnson found himself immediately smitten with Hashian. Of course, that is understandable—Hashian is gorgeous.

“Within 30 seconds, I thought, ‘Wow, this girl’s stunning,’” Johnson told WSJ Magazine about his first meeting with Hashian. “At the time, I was going through my breakup with Dany, and she was just coming off a big breakup too. Ironically, when you’re not looking for something, the power of the universe kind of takes over.”

Lauren Hashian, standing at 5'8" (1.73 m), and Dwayne Johnson, famously known as The Rock, towering at 6'2 ½" (189.2 cm), posed together on the red carpet at the 65th GRAMMY AwardsLauren Hashian, standing at 5’8″ (1.73 m), and Dwayne Johnson, famously known as The Rock, towering at 6’2 ½” (189.2 cm), posed together on the red carpet at the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

Hashian and Johnson did not start dating until 2007, after the actor officially announced his separation from ex-wife Dany Garcia.

In a 2012 interview with PEOPLE, Johnson briefly discussed his relationship with Hashian and shared his perspective on finding love after his breakup with Garcia.

Reflecting on his experiences, Johnson expressed his gratitude, saying, “I was so fortunate to have fallen in love once. 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****.”

Dwayne Johnson with his wife Lauren Hashian, his mother Ata Johnson, and his daugther Simone Alexandra Johnson whom he shares with his ex-wife Dany GarciaDwayne Johnson with his wife Lauren Hashian, his mother Ata Johnson, and his daugther Simone Alexandra Johnson whom he shares with his ex-wife Dany Garcia (Credit: Brian To /WENN)

The two often speak fondly of one another. Hashian revealed to Vydia that Johnson is her biggest fan, saying, “He is my motivator and my sounding board every day. Always giving me notes on the work, always motivating me to outdo my last effort. Honestly, if I impress him with a track then I feel accomplished, it’s true! He is an example of how anything you can imagine or dream up, you can do because he lives that way.”

The former wrestler has even shown his support by featuring Hashian’s music on his popular workout playlists on Spotify.

They welcomed two daughters together, Jasmine, born in 2015, and Tiana, born in 2018.

Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia were married from 1997 to 2008 and have remained close friends and business partners since their divorceDwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia were married from 1997 to 2008 and have remained close friends and business partners since their divorce (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

Johnson expressed his enthusiasm for the presence of strong, empowered women in his family during an interview with Extra in July 2019.

He described the experience as “the best thing” and emphasized the remarkable qualities possessed by the women in his household, saying, “I have a house full of just strong, badass women. … It’s terrifying, but it’s awesome.”

Despite their obvious commitment to one another, fans and interviewers alike were keen to know if Johnson and Hashian would tie the knot.

Johnson told Entertainment Tonight that they were in no hurry: “I just refer to her as my wife all the time. So, a lot of people are like, ‘Oh, did you get married?’ I’m like, ‘No. Easy. Don’t rush big daddy.’”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson celebrates his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with his pregnant girlfriend Lauren Hashian and their 1-year-old daughter JasmineDwayne “The Rock” Johnson celebrates his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with his pregnant girlfriend Lauren Hashian and their 1-year-old daughter Jasmine in Hollywood on December 13, 2017 (Credit: FayesVision /WENN)

“My divorce did a number on me,” Johnson revealed to WSJ Magazine. “I wasn’t fearful of getting married again, there was just some hesitancy. But Lauren was incredibly patient: ‘I love you, you love me, we have this amazing life together—no presh.’”

After over a decade together, the couple finally wed in 2019. They had a small ceremony in Kauai, Hawaii for their close friends and family. The media did not even know about the event until after the fact, due to the fact that the couple relished their privacy.

Johnson wrote in an Instagram post that one of their main objectives for the wedding was “to carry out my #1 goal of complete privacy, no wedding planners or outside resources were hired. Everything you see was created by hand, by staff and family only.”

The Rock and Lauren Hashian first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming The Game PlanThe Rock and Lauren Hashian first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming The Game Plan (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

Hashian echoed that statement, saying that although her husband is an international superstar, she likes “keeping a low-key profile and holding onto privacy and normalcy.”

The singer continued, “Especially for [my daughters], I don’t want to lose that. Since my man spends much of his life in front of a camera, I’m a little more reserved with stepping out and being ‘out there’ as much. It just gives us balance, and makes you appreciate privacy and a ‘normal’ life even more.”

Lauren Hashian showed off her feet in exquisite shoes featuring crystal-adorned straps that elegantly encircled her ankles at the 65th GRAMMY AwardsLauren Hashian showed off her feet in exquisite shoes featuring crystal-adorned straps that elegantly encircled her ankles at the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

In August 2020, during their first wedding anniversary, Hashian commemorated the occasion by unveiling a heartfelt song. This song had initially been exclusively shared with Johnson during their wedding ceremony a year earlier.

Hashian expressed, in a press release, that “’Step into a Love Like This’ is the most personal and rewarding song I’ve ever written. Personal because every word is from my heart and rewarding because I had the honor of surprising the man I now call my husband with this song on the day we were married in Hawaii in front of our family, friends, and two beautiful daughters, Jazzy and Tia.”

Naomie Harris and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Bring the Heat to the European Premiere of ‘Rampage’

In April 2018, Naomie Harris looked cool in a bow and crystal-embellished crepe jacket from Gucci at the European premiere of her anticipated film ‘Rampage’ at the Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England.

Naomie Harris' bow and crystal-embellished crepe jacket from GucciNaomie Harris’ bow and crystal-embellished crepe jacket from Gucci (Credit: WENN)

Her co-stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Malin Akerman joined her on the red carpet.

Naomie Harris' cobalt-blue crepe straight-leg pants and Jimmy Choo sandalsNaomie Harris’ cobalt-blue crepe straight-leg pants and Jimmy Choo sandals (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)

The then-41-year-old English actress styled her black jacket with cobalt-blue crepe straight-leg pants from the same Gucci Spring 2018 collection.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star completed her ensemble with Jimmy Choo‘s ‘Minny’ ankle-strap sandals and Cartier jewelry.

Naomie Harris and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the red carpet at the European premiere of their anticipated film 'Rampage'Naomie Harris and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the red carpet at the European premiere of their anticipated film ‘Rampage’ held at the Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England, on April 11, 2018 (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)

Would you prefer this outfit to the Miu Miu sequined scoop-neck gown she wore to the LA premiere?

Gucci's pants were worn with this jacket on the Spring '18 runway - the cobalt-blue and fuchsia looked so striking togetherGucci’s pants were worn with this jacket on the Spring ’18 runway – the cobalt blue and fuchsia looked so striking together

Naomie Harris' feet in black Jimmy Choo 'Minny' sandalsNaomie Harris’ feet in black Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ ankle-strap sandals (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)