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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is facing backlash from Taylor Swift fans after screenshots circulated online that appeared to show his verified Instagram account liking a reel critical of the singer.
Dwayne Johnson and Taylor Swift have shared a surprisingly close bond over the years, from a cameo in Swift’s The Man music video to supporting her re-recorded songs in his films. So when screenshots surfaced suggesting that The Rock had liked a social media post criticising the pop superstar, the apparent change of stance caught Swifties off guard.
Fans were quick to express their disappointment, questioning why the actor’s verified Instagram account appeared to engage with content targeting Swift. But was the like intentional, and what made the alleged interaction particularly unexpected?
Did Dwayne Johnson like a post criticising Taylor Swift?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is facing backlash from Taylor Swift fans after screenshots circulated online that appeared to show his verified Instagram account liking a reel critical of the singer.
The video reportedly took aim at Swift’s vocals, dancing and songwriting, prompting frustration among fans who viewed the interaction as a surprising move from someone who had previously shown her public support.
Johnson has not publicly addressed the incident. Some observers have suggested that the like could have been accidental or made by a member of his social media team, but neither possibility has been confirmed.
Dwayne Johnson liked an instagram post that was calling Taylor Swift a bad singer, dancer and songwriter @TheRock you were one of the last people the swiftie community was expecting this from https://t.co/IK0hqAqw6p
— Néylore (@Neylore13) October 24, 2026
Dwayne Johnson’s history of publicly supporting Taylor Swift
The reaction stems largely from Johnson’s history of publicly supporting Swift. The two have shared several positive moments over the years, making the alleged interaction with a critical post all the more unexpected for fans familiar with their connection.
Johnson voiced Swift’s male alter ego in the final scene of her self-directed music video for The Man. Swift publicly thanked him for his support, while Johnson even joked about the possibility of a musical duet between them.
His support also extended to Swift’s re-recorded music. Johnson featured Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version) and Message in a Bottle in his animated film, while Swift praised him on TikTok for supporting her ethically
Dwayne Johnson once called Taylor Swift for Eras Tour tickets
Another reason the situation has surprised fans is Johnson’s account of how far he went to help a friend attend Swift’s Eras Tour. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor revealed that he had to “pull strings” for the first time in his multi-decade career to secure tickets after a close friend asked for help.
Johnson said he contacted Swift directly, and she personally helped make the arrangements. The story offered another example of the friendly relationship between the two stars and the actor’s willingness to support the singer.
Why are Swifties ‘extremely disappointed’ with The Rock?
For Swifties, the alleged Instagram like is difficult to square with Johnson’s history of publicly supporting Swift. However, the backlash stems from the apparent social media interaction, not any confirmed statement from the actor criticising the singer.
On X (formerly Twitter), fans have expressed their disappointment, questioning why Johnson, who has consistently shown support for Swift, would appear to engage with content taking aim at her.
did not expect that from Dwayne Johnson…I am extremely disappointed in him especially how he seemed to be supportive and included in her career….maybe it was an accident idk 🙁
— emma ❤️🔥 (encore version) (@shookswiftie) October 25, 2026
.@TheRock you are a misogynist disgusting human being, u havent been relevant since forever lmfao https://t.co/DGQS2Fs7sw
— noah ⸆⸉🍂 (@alltooswift00) October 25, 2026
@fearlesssoul84 @alltooswift00 @bjmoe0201 @TheRock Did you not see Swifties dragging Travis for that ? And what does that video have to do with Taylor? The Rock was singing Taylors praises for years even asked her for free tickets so no he shouldn’t get a pass when it directly concerns her and contradicts his public statements
— jade ♠️ (@blackgrlfly) October 26, 2026
Has Dwayne Johnson responded to the Taylor Swift backlash?
Despite the growing discussion online, Johnson has not publicly explained the apparent Instagram like or clarified whether it was intentional. Without a statement from the actor, the reason behind the interaction remains unknown.
It is also unclear whether the activity came directly from Johnson or involved someone managing his account. Neither an accidental like nor involvement by a social media manager has been established.
