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The Rock's Star Trek Secret: Kindness from Jeri Ryan
25 Feb
Summary
- Dwayne Johnson guest-starred on Star Trek: Voyager as Pendari Champion.
- Jeri Ryan, playing Seven of Nine, showed significant kindness to Johnson.
- Ryan's warmth stood out as she was having a difficult time on set.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, now a global movie star, began his acting journey with smaller roles, including a notable appearance on Star Trek: Voyager. In the episode "Tsunkatse," Johnson guest-starred as the Pendari Champion, a role that allowed him to leverage his wrestling persona.
He has spoken highly of the experience, specifically praising the kindness of co-star Jeri Ryan, who played Seven of Nine. Johnson highlighted Ryan's warmth, a significant gesture given that Ryan herself has candidly shared her struggles during her time on the series.
Despite facing difficulties on set, including a reported feud with lead actress Kate Mulgrew, Ryan extended a welcoming attitude to Johnson. This act of kindness left a lasting impression on the actor during his early days in Hollywood.
The episode featured Seven of Nine battling Johnson's character in a form of combat similar to wrestling. Ryan's graciousness towards Johnson serves as a testament to her character, even when she was personally experiencing a challenging period on the show.
