Emily Blunt's Bold Red Carpet Look and Dwayne Johnson's Stunning Transformation at The Smashing Machine Premiere
EMILY BLUNT TURNS UP THE HEAT AT "THE SMASHING MACHINE" PREMIERE IN TORONTO
The Toronto International Film Festival has been buzzing with excitement, and last night's premiere of "The Smashing Machine" was no exception! Emily Blunt, the 42-year-old Oscar-nominated actress, stunned on the red carpet in a daring display of style and sophistication.
Looking every inch the sultry siren, Emily bared her toned midriff in a sheer lace panel black top that left little to the imagination. Paired with low-waisted striped black pants, she proved that age is just a number as she turned heads on the Princess of Wales Theatre red carpet. The Sicario star's shoulder-length brunette tresses cascaded down her back in light waves, framing her naturally stunning features perfectly.
But Emily wasn't the only one making headlines last night - her husband John Krasinski, 45, looked dashing in a three-piece grey suit paired with a black tie as they posed together on the red carpet. The power couple exuded an undeniable chemistry that left fans and paparazzi alike swooning.
As for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, 53, he was also spotted at the premiere, sporting a fitted black suit that showcased his recently slimmed-down physique. Yes, you read that right - The Rock has shed a whopping 60lbs for his role in "The Smashing Machine," and fans are dying to know the secret behind his transformation.
According to sources close to the actor, Dwayne used prosthetics and a wig to look more like Mark Kerr, the mixed martial artist who inspired the film. But it's his striking weight loss that has everyone talking - is he using fat jabs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Only time (and possibly The Rock himself) will tell.
But what drove Dwayne to take on this new role in the first place? In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed: "There was just a voice inside of me, a little voice that said, 'Well, what if I could do more, I want to do more and what does that look like?'"
We can't wait to see Dwayne's portrayal of Mark Kerr on the big screen - after all, it's not every day you get to watch one of Hollywood's biggest stars take on a dramatic role. And with Emily Blunt as his co-star, we're sure this biographical sports drama is going to be one wild ride.
Speaking of Emily, she spoke about the intensity of playing real people in movies and her need to "do right by" them in the latest issue of PORTER Magazine. On the role, she said: "You know you're gonna have to rip your ribcage open on something like this... and the other fear is that these people are still living, and you're holding the beating hearts of their lives on a screen..."
"It's an enormous responsibility," she added. "But it's also an incredible honor to bring their stories to life."
The movie was shot in Vancouver, Los Angeles, New Mexico, and Tokyo, with Dwayne not only starring but also producing The Smashing Machine. Based on John Hyams' 2002 HBO documentary of the same name, the film follows Mark Kerr's struggles with substance abuse, his tumultuous relationship with his wife Dawn (played by Emily), and his sporting journey at a point when mixed martial arts was still an emerging sport.
So what can we expect from The Smashing Machine? With its gripping storyline, stunning cast, and jaw-dropping transformation, this biographical sports drama is sure to be one of the must-see movies of 2025. Mark your calendars for October 3 - it's going to be a wild ride!
Sources:
- "The Hollywood Reporter"
- PORTER Magazine
- The Scholarly Note.com
