Dwayne Johnson Shares 'Crazy Throwback' of His Grandfather and André the Giant: 'Tough as Hell'

Dwayne Johnsonis sharing a bit of his famous family history.

The 47-year-old actor posted a rare black-and-white photo of his grandfather High Chief Peter Maivia and the iconic French wrestler André the Giant.

“What a crazy throwback from the 70’s [sic],” Johnson began in the caption. “Here’s the ‘8th Wonder of the World’ André the Giant, using my 315lb grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia as a booster seat and making my granddad look like a little boy.”

The friendship between André, who was born André René Roussimoff and starred as Fezzik inThe Princess Bride, and Maivia was strong, Johnson wrote.

He added, “Would’ve also loved to have wrestled them too – those would’ve been fun a— kickin’s for me to take 😉 #thegiant #andthehighchief 🥃.”

Johnson paid his respects to his grandfather and grandmother Ofelia Fuataga Maivia whenhe visited their gravesin April.

“Double shot of tequila 🥃 for him. Beautiful lei 🌺 for her. So good to spend some alone time with my grandma and grandpa today here in Hawaii,” Johnsoncaptioned the image. “Life is so wildly hectic and unpredictable. But it’s amazing how slowing down to sit and talk with the spirits of your loved ones can recalibrate your soul.”

“Much needed. Heart is full. Love you both and I’ll keep my promise 🥃🌺,” he concluded.

source: people.com