Johnson Family's Moana Celebration
Dwayne Johnson Showcases Deep Family Connection and Heritage at Star-Studded Moana Premiere
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Simone Alexandra Johnson, who wrestles in WWE under the ring name Ava Raine, attended the Moana premiere with her girlfriend, Tatyanna Dumas, highlighting the family’s public multi-haceted involvement in the franchise.
Jasmine and Tiana wore coordinated blue dresses with oversized red hibiscus prints and matching hair accessories, adding a vibrant, tropical contrast to the family look.
Dany Garcia attended the premiere with her husband Dave Rienzi, underscoring the continued involvement of Johnson’s former spouse and their families in the Moana project.
Johnson requested and secured a moment on stage where his daughters and mother could appear with no dialogue, even joking that it sounded like nepotism, emphasizing the family’s central role in Moana’s live-action release.
Dwayne Johnson brought his entire family to the Los Angeles premiere of the live-action "Moana" on July 7, walking the blue carpet with his three daughters, his wife, his ex-wife, and his mother. The actor, who plays demigod Maui in the film, wore traditional Polynesian attire and performed onstage — turning a movie premiere into a full family celebration. USA Today reported that Johnson also secured a cameo in the film for his daughters and mother, joking it "sounded like nepotism."
The event put a spotlight on just how personal the Moana franchise is for Johnson and his family. His daughters Jasmine and Tiana appear in the film itself, while his oldest daughter Simone — a WWE wrestler known as Ava Raine — attended the premiere with her girlfriend, Tatyanna Dumas.
Daughters and Mother Score Cameo in Live-Action Film
Johnson did not just bring his family to the premiere — he lobbied to get them into the movie. According to The Sacramento Bee, Johnson made a direct request for his daughters Jasmine and Tiana and his mother Ata Johnson to appear on screen with no dialogue. He admitted the ask felt awkward, joking it "sounded like nepotism." Disney agreed, and the family now has a cameo in the film.
At the premiere, Johnson brought that moment to life again. He joined Jasmine and Tiana onstage for a traditional Polynesian dance, The Modesto Bee reported. The scene drew cheers from the crowd and underlined how deeply tied the film is to Johnson's Polynesian heritage.
Jasmine and Tiana Stole the Carpet in Matching Blue Dresses
Jasmine and Tiana arrived in coordinated blue dresses covered in oversized red hibiscus prints. Both girls wore matching hair accessories, giving the family look a vibrant, tropical feel that matched the Polynesian theme of the film. Their outfits quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
Oldest daughter Simone took a different approach, arriving in a sleek black midi gown. She brought her girlfriend, Tatyanna Dumas, with her — making it a public family moment on multiple levels. Simone currently wrestles in WWE under the ring name Ava Raine, San Luis Obispo Tribune noted, adding another dimension to the family's public profile.
Ex-Wife Dany Garcia and Full Blended Family Show Up Together
Johnson's ex-wife Dany Garcia also attended the premiere, joined by her husband Dave Rienzi. Garcia, who is also Johnson's longtime business partner and producer, has stayed closely involved with the Moana project. Her presence on the blue carpet alongside Johnson's current wife showed a rare and openly collaborative family dynamic.
Johnson's mother Ata Johnson rounded out the group, completing a multi-generational turnout. The evening was less a standard Hollywood premiere and more a family milestone — one Johnson clearly planned with intention, down to each red-carpet outfit and onstage moment, The Modesto Bee reported.
Moana Franchise Becomes a Johnson Family Affair Across Generations
The family's involvement goes beyond the premiere night. The Sacramento Bee reported that Jasmine and Tiana also contributed to Moana 2 and its marketing campaign. For Johnson, the live-action Moana is not just a blockbuster role — it is a project tied to his identity as a man of Polynesian descent, and one he has shared with his children at every step.
Johnson has been vocal about what Moana means to him personally. The film's story of a young Polynesian woman finding her way, guided by the demigod Maui, mirrors the values Johnson says he tries to pass on to his daughters. Bringing them onstage — and onscreen — made that connection visible for millions of fans.
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