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Will Smith Got So Captivated by Dwayne Johnson That He Looked On With Dropped Jaws

Published 05/17/2022, 12:30 PM EDT

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Dwayne Johnson and Will Smith are two of the most successful actors in Hollywood. Both have enjoyed success in their respective Hollywood career and got themselves a huge fan base. They are obviously competitors at the box office.

But Smith and Johnson share a good bond. And fans have spotted the duo together in the past. One such meeting took place backstage during the 15 Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in 2002.

In 2002, Johnson had his first lead role in the film, The Scorpion King. Thus, 2002 can be counted as one of the early years in his Hollywood career. However, he wasn’t a stranger to anyone, including Will Smith, because of his successful pro wrestling career.

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At the Kids’ Choice Awards in 2002, Dwayne Johnson and Will Smith got spotted backstage in a picture. In the picture, you can see Smith looking with his jaws dropped. It looks like the Hollywood superstar got captivated by Dwayne Johnson’s presence.

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This might be one of the first pictures they had together. But it was definitely not their last picture together. Smith and Johnson got spotted together in some award show later on.

Both of them have been in the news earlier this year for different reasons. However, recently, Dwayne Johnson and Will Smith have made the headlines because of the Aladdin 2 rumors.

Dwayne Johnson might replace Will Smith in Aladdin 2

There have been rumors that Dwayne Johnson will replace Will Smith in Aladdin 2. As per the rumors, Smith might lose his role in Aladdin 2 to the former WWE Champion because of the infamous slap incident that took place at this year’s Oscars.

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In 2019, Will Smith played the role of the genie. But if the rumors are to be believed, it will be Dwayne Johnson who fans can see as the Genie in Aladdin 2.

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Now, fans have different reactions to this rumor. While some fans want Johnson in this role, some individuals sided with Will Smith in this situation.

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It will be interesting to see who actually plays the role of the Genie in Aladdin 2. Who do you want to see in Aladdin 2? Dwayne Johnson or Will Smith? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shouvik Nath is a WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his graduation from St.Xavier’s College, Shouvik wished to follow his passion for pro wrestling.
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