“Doing the job or making money?” – The question that is shaking Hollywood after Kevin Hart’s shocking statement about The Rock
The whole of Hollywood is talking endlessly after Kevin Hart – The Rock’s closest colleague, who has worked with The Rock in a series of famous movies – suddenly raised a big question about the real motive behind Dwayne Johnson’s film career. Just one vague, but suggestive sentence from Kevin has caused public opinion to almost explode: “You try to ask yourself, is he really passionate about acting… or is he just using Hollywood as a money-printing machine?”
This is not a direct accusation, but the nuance of it is enough to confuse millions of fans. Because, The Rock has long been considered the “Iron Man of Hollywood”, a symbol of effort, discipline and dedication to art. However, Kevin – who has the opportunity to observe The Rock at the closest distance – affirmed that he has witnessed “unexpected things” behind the scenes. Kevin said that every time The Rock steps onto the set, he only focuses on his personal schedule, contracts, salary and a series of commercial agreements that come with it. The shared statement made many people freeze: “I don’t know if I should call it passion for the profession… or business.” This gentle but sharp comment has sparked a big debate: is The Rock really making art or just turning each role into a lucrative business?
It is undeniable that The Rock is one of the highest-paid actors on the planet. He receives tens of millions of dollars for just one role, not to mention advertising contracts, personal brands, own products and a series of side business projects. Many people think that there is nothing wrong with him making money with his talent, but the problem is: does he still put his heart into art?
The online community has begun to piece together a series of signals. From The Rock often accepting roles in a repetitive formula, to the filming schedule being arranged around his business projects, many people have questioned whether he sees movies as a “stage” to promote his personal brand. And Kevin Hart’s words are just the last straw.
However, there are also some audiences who have spoken up to defend him: They think Kevin was just joking, or accidentally made the statement misunderstood. However, Kevin himself did not make any move to correct it, making everything even more ambiguous and unpredictable.
The story is still not over, but it is clear that public opinion is being stimulated when one of The Rock’s closest friends is the one who started the suspicion. And while fans wait for an official response from The Rock, the question “Doing the job or making money?” is still echoing non-stop, dragging Hollywood into a debate that has no end in sight.
