Why Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Says First Met Gala Date With Wife Lauren Hashian Hits Different
Johnson wore a custom Thom Browne skirt suit and a $3.3 million Jacob & Co. watch to challenge ideas about masculinity.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, Dwayne Johnson attended the Met Gala in New York City wearing a Thom Browne tuxedo jacket paired with a pleated skirt, walking the red carpet hand-in-hand with his wife, Lauren Hashian.
- Designer Thom Browne's team initially asked, "Hey, is Deej going to be cool with this pleated skirt?" Johnson explained the look was inspired by Polynesian culture, where he said "the most masculine men" wear skirts.
- Johnson paired the outfit with a $3.3 million Jacob & Co. Billionaire III, a 54mm timepiece smothered in 714 white diamonds that stylist Ilaria Urbinati said complements his "demigod build."
- The Billionaire III has become an annual Met Gala tradition, and Jacob Arabo, the "Jacob" in Jacob & Co., called the watch a "true masterpiece" created for those commanding presence.
- Promoting Disney's live-action Moana at CinemaCon 2026, Johnson defined "real masculinity" as empowering women, stating his role as Maui involves guiding heroines—a topic he has previously discussed.
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Dwayne Johnson's $3.3 Million Met Gala Watch Comes With 714 Diamonds Weighing Over 129 Carats
He was accompanied by his wife Lauren Hashian.Dwayne Johnson at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 in New York City.Credit: Getty ImagesThe GistDwayne Johnson attended the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on May 4.He wore a diamond-encrusted Jacob & Co. watch.Johnson was accompanied by his wife Lauren Hashian.Dwayne Johnson accessorized his 2026 Met Gala look with some major bling. On May 4, he walked the red carpet in New York City alongside his wife, La…
The Rock Claims the "Most Masculine Men" Wear Skirts While Wearing a Skirt
For decades, Dwayne Johnson has portrayed a form of hyper-masculinity in popular culture. His screen persona now stands in sharp contrast after a recent red carpet appearance. At the 2026 Met Gala, The Rock arrived wearing a skirt. Dwayne Johnson wears a skirt to the Met Gala. “In our culture, Polynesian culture we rock lavalavas, we rock skirts…The most masculine men…wear skirts.” pic.twitter.com/hDB4CcA4jt — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 5, 2…
'The Rock' Wore a SKIRT to the Met Gala...
(New York, New York) – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is drawing attention after wearing a skirt-style formal look to the Met Gala, a choice that quickly set off debate online. Some fans mocked the outfit, while others praised Johnson for taking a fashion risk on one of the biggest red carpets in the world. The look became a culture-war talking point almost immediately, with critics questioning why one of Hollywood’s most famous action stars would we…
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