The Rock Takes a Funny Jab at Kevin Hart While Praising Emily Blunt
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently gave fans a hilarious moment while talking about his new movie, The Smashing Machine, alongside Emily Blunt. The A24 drama reunites the pair after their work together in Jungle Cruise.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, The Rock and Blunt chatted about the film and other projects.
At one point, interviewer Kevin Frazier joked with Johnson, saying, “Emily is a hell of an upgrade over Kevin Hart.” Blunt laughed and agreed, while Johnson added with a grin, “She’s a lot taller, for sure.”
For context, The Rock and Kevin Hart have a long history of working together in action-comedy films, including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level.
They have a playful friendship on and off-screen, often roasting each other during interviews, award shows, and social media posts. Johnson’s remark about Blunt was clearly a lighthearted jab in the same spirit.
The Smashing Machine marks a shift in tone for Johnson, moving into drama alongside Blunt. Fans are excited to see the chemistry between the two, especially after their previous adventure in Jungle Cruise.
Personally, it’s always fun to see The Rock’s sense of humor come out, especially when he pokes fun at his long-time friend Kevin Hart. It’s clear the comment was all in good fun and shows the playful dynamic between these stars. What do you think, did The Rock nail the roast, or should Kevin Hart fire back? Share your thoughts in the comments.
