Ata Johnson’s biography: who is Dwayne The Rock Johnson's mother?
Ata Johnson is an American celebrity who is well known for being the mother of Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, a professional wrestler and actor. She was previously married to Rocky Johnson, who was a well-known professional wrestler.
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What else is known about The Rock's mom? Where is she currently? Have a look at her biography to find out more about her life.
Profile summary
| Full name | Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia |
| Gender | Female |
| Famous names | Ata Maivia Johnson/ Ata Johnson |
| Date of birth | October 25, 1948 |
| Age | 73 years old (as of 2022) |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Place of birth | Hawaii, USA |
| Current residence | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Ethnicity | Samoan |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in inches | 5'8" |
| Height in centimetres | 173 |
| Weight in pounds | 159 |
| Weight in kilograms | 72 |
| Body measurements in inches | 40-33-38 |
| Body measurements in centimetres | 101-83-96 |
| Shoe size | 6 (UK) |
| Eye colour | Black |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Father | Peter Maivia |
| Mother | Lia Maivia |
| Brothers | Toa Maivia and Peter Maivia Jr. |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Ex-husband | The late Rocky Johnson |
| Son | Dwayne Johnson |
| Grandchildren | Simone, Tiana Gia, and Jasmine |
Ata Johnson's biography
Who is ATA Johnson's real father? Unfortunately, details about her real dad are not known. She was adopted by Peter and Lia Maivia, who raised her as their child.
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Her father, Peter Maivia, born Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia, was a famed Samoan-American professional wrestler and worked as a wrestler promoter. Ata's father had a successful wrestling career during his time.
Her mother, Lia Maivia, born Ofelia Lia Fuataga, worked as a wrestler promoter.
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The Rock's mom has two brothers, Toa Maivia and Peter Maivia Jr. Not much is known about Toa Maivia. Peter Maivia Jr. got into wrestling after the death of their father.
Their father died of cancer in 1982, and their mother, Lia, died from a heart attack in October 2008.
How old is Ata Johnson?
Dwane's mother was born on October 25, 1948. As of 2022, Ata's age is 73 years old.
What does Ata Johnson do?
Ata is an actress who has three acting credits under her name. Ata Johnson's movies include WrestleMania 31 (2015), WrestleMania (2018) and Young Rock (2021).
She has also appeared or reality shows and documentaries such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Last Matai, The Epic Journey of Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson, Survivor Series, Tagata Pacifika and Biography.
Personal life
Ata Johnson from Young Rock was married to Rocky Johnson in 1970. The couple met through a wrestling match where Ata's brother, Peter Maivia Jr., was paired with Rocky to fight in a tag team match. The chemistry seemed to work, and soon the two started dating.
Ata Johnson's father, Peter Maivia, did not support the relationship. He disapproved of Rocky because he was a wrestler and knew the busy schedules and regular travels wrestlers have.
However, she ignored her father's words and married Rocky in a private ceremony.
Before marrying Ata, Rocky was married to Una from 1962 to 1968. Together they were blessed with two children, Curtis and Wanda.
On the other hand, Rocky Johnson and Ata Johnson had only one child, Dwayne Douglas Johnson, born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, USA.
Was Ata The Rock's real mom? Yes, she is her biological son. Ata only has one child.
Why did Rocky Johnson divorce Ata?
Dwayne Johnson's dad and mom officially divorced in 2003 after staying together for more than 30 years. Why did Ata johnson divorce Rocky? Not much is known about the cause of their divorce.
Some sources stated that they decided to split because Rocky's schedule was so busy. They also reportedly fought on a regular basis when Dwayne was growing up, which apparently took a grave toll on Ata's mental health.
Rocky ended his professional wrestling career in 1991. He did, however, train his son, Dwayne, in the game. As a result, Dwayne perfected his skills and established himself as one of the best and most well-known wrestlers of all time.
Today, The Rock has an outstanding net worth of $400 million garnered from his endeavours as a wrestler, actor, producer, and entrepreneur.
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After The Rock's mother and father divorced, Rocky Johnson went to marry again for the third time. This time, he was married to Dana Martin. The couple tied the knot in January 2004.
On the other hand, Dwayne Johnson's mom committed to staying single and focused on raising and caring for her three granddaughters, Tiana Gia, Simone Alexandra, and Jasmine Johnson.
The Rock has been married twice. He was first married to Danny Garcia and divorced in 2007 after ten years of marriage. Danny Garcia is a famed bodybuilder. The couple got married in 1997 and was blessed with a daughter, Simone Alexandria.
The other two children, Tiana Gia and Jasmine, were born in his second marriage with Lauren Hashian. The couple is still together. Their two daughters, Tiana and Jasmine, were born in 2018 and 2015, respectively.
Ata is credited for her son's success in wrestling. Most times, Dwayne takes to social media to celebrate his mom. He has lauded her for the massive support and inspiration she offers.
Unfortunately, The Rock's father, Rocky Johnson, died at the age of 75 years in January 2020 in his house in Lutz, Florida.
Where are Dwayne Johnson's parents from?
Dwayne's father was a professional wrestler from Canada.
Is The Rock's mom Hawaiian? Ata is from Hawaii, where she comes from a legendary family known as the Anoa'i. Rikishi, Umanga, Yokozuna, and Roman Reigns are just a few notable wrestlers from the Anoa'i family.
How tall is Ata Johnson?
Ata Johnson's height is 5 feet 8 inches or 173 centimetres, and she weighs 159 pounds or 72 kilograms.
Was Ata Johnson ever on Star Search?
According to Tinsel Town Mom, the top celebrity moms who have been featured on star search are Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles, Christina Aguilera, and Rosie O’Donnell.
Where does Ata Johnson live?
Ata Johnson was recently gifted a house by his son. In a video posted on June 5th 2022, by The Rock, some of the house features include vintage ukuleles and pictures of Ata's ancestors. The walls are painted white and white coaches in the living room.
Facts about Dwayne The Rock's mom
- She comes from the famous Anoaʻi wrestling family.
- She voiced the documentary film The Last Matai.
- She began dating Rocky when he was still married to his then-wife Una.
- Her family faced poverty throughout The Rock’s early life.
- Her family was once evicted from their home when The Rock was 14 years old.
- She once attempted to commit su*cide.
- She survived a car accident in 2014.
- Maivia suffered stage 3 lung cancer in the summer of 2009.
- She often calls his son 'Dewey'.
Ata Johnson is not active on any social media platform. Instead, she maintains a very low-profile life. However, her son, Dwayne, regularly posts her pictures on his social media pages. The two are very close.
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