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Dwayne Johnson Reacts to Memes About Maui’s Hair in Moana

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July 8, 2026

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Dwayne Johnson Reacts to Memes About Maui’s Hair in Moana

When it came to the jokes about his character’s hair, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had no idea how far fans would go. Ahead of Disney’s live action Moana hitting theaters July 10, the star, who...

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ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film

'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film

CNET

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Moana' Review: A Disney Live-Action Remake That's Actually Worth Your Time

Moana is an absolute blast thanks to solid performances by Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, who is simply magical as demigod Maui.

Variety

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dwayne Johnson Laughed ‘So F—ing Hard’ When He Saw the Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig: ‘It Was Very, Very Funny’

Dwayne Johnson went through 12 different Maui wigs before landing on the perfect one for the live-action “Moana,” and laughed “so fucking hard” when he saw the internet’s reaction to his flowing mane. “I went through 12 wigs,” Johnson told Variety‘s Marc Malkin on Tuesday night at the Los Angeles premiere of “Moana” at the []

The West Australian

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· Jul 4, 2026

Dwayne Johnson on Moana live-action remake and the grandfather who inspired Maui

Dwayne Johnson opens up on the emotional family connection behind his live-action Maui, and tough love for newcomer Catherine Laga’aia on the Moana set.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Dwayne Johnson Working on Unexpected Comedy Revival (And It Could Star Kevin Hart)

Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Dwayne Johnson has spent nearly three decades transforming himself from a WWE ring icon into one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men, headlining box office hits across the action, comedy, and family genres. That reinvention continues this month, as Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, putting his []

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dwayne Johnson on bringing Maui to life

Dwayne Johnson admits that physically playing Maui gave him a deeper connection to the role's inspiration. #moana #maui #dwaynejohnson

The Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

Dwayne Johnson surprises young Moana fan recovering from brain tumour surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood bombshell Lily James unveils bombshell hair transformation in plunging halterneck crop top

Hollywood bombshell Lily James has shown off her strikingly glamorous blonde summer hair transformation.

Irish Star

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dwayne Johnson brings three daughters on Moana red carpet in rare family move

Dwayne Johnson was seen striking a pose with his three daughters at the world premiere of the live-action Moana at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles

People.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

See the Live-Action “Moana” Stars Side-by-Side with the Animated Characters

Catherine Laga’aia leads the ‘Moana’ live-action cast as the titular character, while Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as Maui

Irish News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprise 10-year-old Moana fan at Gosh

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 3, 2026

Davido reacts as daughter Hailey sings his classic track, sparks laughter with “She sounds like Chinese”

Davido shares a heartwarming video of his daughter Hailey singing his song I Know Who I Be, prompting adorable reactions from fans and her father,

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Disney’s Moana: Dwayne Johnson shows off Samoan pride in cultural attire at world premiere

Disney’s Moana: Dwayne Johnson shows off Samoan pride in cultural attire at world premiere

ArcaMax

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· Jul 3, 2026

Moana 3 in the works

Dwayne Johnson has confirmed a third animated Moana movie is in the works.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘Moana’ Faces Box Office Test, Less Than Two Years After Franchise’s Last Big Theatrical Splash

Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui for Disney's live-action take on the 2016 animated original that recently spawned a mammoth hit with 2024's 'Moana 2.'

E! Online

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· Jun 21, 2026

Keith Urban Sends Birthday Love to Nicole Kidman One Year After Split

Keith Urban is thinking of Nicole Kidman. The “You’ll Think of Me” singer gave the Babygirl star a sweet shoutout for her 59th birthday six months after the pair finalized their divorce. As Urban...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Did Candace Owens know about Lindsey Graham's death? Old remarks resurface amid 'setup' claims

Candace Owens’ resurfaced comments have added a new twist to the online conversation following Lindsey Graham’s death.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Moana’ Is an Exercise in How Not to Remake an Animated Classic

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia star in the live-action remake of the 2016 original.

NDTV

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· Jun 20, 2026

Dwyane Wade Reveals What Instantly Attracts Him To Gabrielle Union

Excerpt: Dwyane Wade recently shared what he loves most about Gabrielle Union, revealing that her signature scent instantly catches his attention and makes their date nights even more special.

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 10, 2026

The New ‘Moana’ Movie: 3 Things Parents Should Know about Its Story and Worldview

A decade after the Oscar-nominated Moana sailed into theaters and dominated the box office for more than a month, its live-action remake is now arriving on the big screen.Starring Catherine Laga'aia in the title role and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui, the PG-rated Disney musical follows a Polynesian island princess who sets sail across the ocean to save her people after the island’s fish disappear and the coconut trees stop bearing healthy fruit.Here are three things parents should know:Photo Credit: ©Disney

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 5, 2026

Shane O'Donnell fights back tears as he pays emotional tribute to his parents after last game for Clare

Shane O'Donnell has played his last game for his beloved Clare

That Park Place

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· Jul 10, 2026

Moana 2026 Is Nearly a Copy-and-Paste of the Original: And That Leads to One Very Awkward Moment

Disney’s new live-action Moana is extraordinarily faithful to the studio’s 2016 animated film sometimes to its own detriment. Among the scenes reproduced is a brief wayfinding lesson in which Maui tells Moana to place her hand in the ocean and feel the temperature of the current. The water begins getting warmer, leading Moana to believe [] The post Moana 2026 Is Nearly a Copy-and-Paste of the Original: And That Leads to One Very Awkward Moment appeared first on That Park Place.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 21, 2026

Keith Urban Sends Nicole Kidman Message on 59th Birthday After Their Split

Keith Urban couldn’t let his ex-wife Nicole Kidman’s 59th birthday pass without fanfare. “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!” Urban, 58, wrote via his Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 20, set on a purple-and-teal background. While Kidman did not publicly acknowledge Urban’s sentiment, she spent her big day embracing nature. “Another trip around the sun ,” the []

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 29, 2026

For Dwayne Johnson, 'Moana' runs in the blood

Some parts end when the cameras stop. Maui — the role Dwayne Johnson plays in Disney's Moana — is, the actor will tell you, something closer to an inheritance. I don't even consider him a character, Johnson said of the seafaring epic's shape-shifting demigod, a part he first voiced a decade ago and now plays in the flesh. I consider him just part of the culture and lore of Polynesian culture, so it just becomes very natural. Johnson, the former WWE star known as The Rock, joined co-star Ca

Polygon

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· Jul 8, 2026

Moana 2026 review: a Disney remake adrift at sea

Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson star in the live-action version of Disney's Moana, and even sing a new Lin-Manuel Miranda song.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Moana's live action cast on why the film still resonates, 10 years on

Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson hit the red carpet in Sydney to promote the live-action adaptation of Moana.

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Reese Witherspoon Tears Up as ‘Legally Blonde’ Cast Reunites for ‘Elle’: ‘Privilege of My Life’

Reese Witherspoon grew emotional as the cast of “Legally Blonde” reunited at an event promoting the upcoming prequel series “Elle.” As she told the crowd in Manhattan on Saturday, “Playing this character for 25 years has been the privilege of my life.” The cast of the 2001 comedy reunited in honor of “Elle” and the []

MovieGuide

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is MOANA 3 Already in the Works?

Dwayne Johnson says Maui and Moana may have another voyage ahead, even as Disney prepares the live-action version of the beloved story.

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Live-action remake of 'Moana' gets ravaged by critics in latest blow to Disney Studios

The live-action Moana remake debuted at 38 on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling Dwayne Johnson's wig laughable and the film purposeless.

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