Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has revealed the “nice lengths” he went to with the intention to shock Adele on the Grammys.
Through the ceremony, held on Monday (February 6) on the Crypto Area in LA, the actor was launched by host Trevor Noah. Johnson’s look on the occasion had been stored below wraps, and was a particular shock for Adele – who the actor then greeted.
Having been launched by Noah, Johnson walked over to Adele’s front-row desk. The pair then embraced and shared a few phrases. The London-born singer was completely delighted to fulfill the previous WWE famous person, and couldn’t assist however smile. Johnson later revealed the way it was crucial to him that Adele was “authentically stunned”.
Adele has been a self-admitted fan of Johnson since his days within the WWE – one thing that’s been broadly identified for years. Equally Johnson has admitted to being a “large” fan of Adele’s. The pair have beforehand tried to fulfill one another earlier than, however work conflicts received in the best way.
Johnson admitted that after he realised he’d be capable to attend this yr’s Grammys together with his singer-songwriter spouse, Lauren Hashian, he needed to get on board with the present’s producers to create a shock for Adele.
“We needed to do one thing particular for Adele,” Johnson instructed Selection. “I do know that she is a really huge fan of mine and has made that clear publicly many occasions. However I’ve received to inform you, I’m an enormous fan of hers, as nicely – her music, her journey, her openness and directness in how she speaks. I’ve all the time admired that about her.”
He added: “We have been making an attempt to determine one thing to do this was going to be enjoyable and shock her, and we had kicked round concepts all week. The important thing to a shock like that’s to truly maintain it a shock. Myself and the Grammys went to nice lengths to guarantee that Adele was authentically stunned within the second, and she or he was.”
Talking about his night assembly Adele, Johnson stated: “It was only a nice shock and I used to be in a position to chat together with her somewhat bit and her boyfriend, Wealthy Paul. And speak in regards to the universe assembly our friendship midway: I stand up onstage and I open that Grammy envelope and it stated ‘Adele.’
“In order that’s why I used to be in a position to say, ‘Rise up right here greatest good friend, Adele!’ It was such a particular evening. And she or he’s such a particular iconic sensible inspiring artist who has impressed a era and who will proceed to encourage generations to come back. I like that lady. We had a extremely nice time tonight. I feel in all probability the very best half about it’s she’s simply cool — and I had by no means met her earlier than.”
Afterward in an Instagram submit, Johnson stated with the ability to announce Adele’s win was a “lovely full circle second”. The Hobbs & Shaw star’s feedback come after each Adele and fellow Brit Harry Kinds‘ gained two huge awards on the ceremony.
