‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson reflects on missing Oscar nomination for 'The Smashing Machine'; says, ‘It has lit a fire in my spine’
- Posted on June 14, 2026
- By The Times of India
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‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson reflects on missing Oscar nomination for 'The Smashing Machine'; says, ‘It has lit a fire in my spine’
Dwayne Johnson was thinking about being left out of the Oscar race even while he got awards buzz for his dramatic performance in 'The Smashing Machine'. The 'Moana' star spoke about the emotional response of not being nominated in the Best Actor nominations list, and how it inspired him to move on.