FACT CHECK: What's Up With The Skinny Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Photo That Has Over 5 Million Views?

A viral photo claiming to show Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looking significantly slimmer has drawn more than 4.8 million views and sparked health-related concerns from fans. The 54-year-old’s social-media image appeared edited, leading to speculation online. Comments ranged from worries about his wellbeing to accusations about stopping “taking the drugs.” The “Community Note” on X clarified that the picture is AI-edited and traced it to a real April 2024 photo from CinemaCon 2024, taken by Getty Images photographer Gabe Ginsberg and used in a Men’s Journal article. The note also contextualized the timing relative to WrestleMania XL, where Johnson appeared bulkier.