WATCH: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shows pure love and gratitude to his mom on her birthday

One thing about being a parent — you’re there for every moment.

From the first cry in the hospital, to the nervous first day of school, to those teenage years (yes, the “annoying” ones), and finally to watching your child find their own path in life — it’s a journey full of love, patience, and pride.

That’s exactly the kind of bond Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shares with his mom, Ata Johnson. The proud mom recently turned 77, and of course, her superstar son was right there to celebrate with her — not as “The Rock,” but simply as her loving son, Dwayne.

Filled with gratitude that his mom got to see another beautiful year, Dwayne took to Instagram to share a moving birthday message, letting her (and the world) know just how much she means to him. It was sweet, genuine, and full of that signature Rock warmth we all love.

And because words weren’t enough, Dwayne also posted a cozy video of himself sitting beside his mom — both smiling, chatting, and just soaking up some quality mother–son time.

But first, let’s talk about that message. Here’s what he wrote:

““Happy Birthday Mama Rock!

“Realising here as a son, when you hear your mom say, ‘I feel great, and I feel wonderful right now,’ that’s truly the best feeling in the world. I grew up an only child, and my mom is all I’ve got left of my parents, and one of the most important jobs I have these days is to create moments of joy and keep her happy. As our loved ones get older, it’s good practice for all of us — keep ‘em happy, create those joyful moments, and keep ‘em smiling. And eating cake and ice cream always helps keep the tears away when they get sentimental,” he wrote.

Now that Dwayne’s message has melted our hearts, let’s take a look at the adorable video he posted to go with it:

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