The 2026 Met Gala took place on May 4, 2026, in New York City. Celebrities from around the world stepped foot on the red carpet, dressed exquisitely. Actor and wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made his debut at the event, sporting a captivating accessory.
It’s certainly not uncommon for Met Gala attendees to spend a fortune on their outfits for the night. Johnson was no exception.
Learn more about the timepiece that has fans buzzing.
Dwayne Johnson Proudly Wore a 129 Carat Watch to the Met Gala
GettyJacob Arabo is the mind behind Jacob & Company, a designer jewelry and watch brand. Today, it’s among the top names in luxury and style. Only the biggest names are fortunate enough to wear it.
Dwayne Johnson proudly wore a timepiece from the brand, dubbed the “Billionaire III” on the red carpet this week.
“Billionaire is born from the profound love Jacob Arabo has for diamonds. Of all gems, it holds a special place in his creative heart and mind. Since his earliest days as a jeweler, he has developed a passion for perfection, for the most lavish, large, white and pure of diamonds,” an official description of the timepiece reads on the Jacob & Co. website.
The Billionaire III boasts 656 emerald-cut diamonds and 129 carats.
“The Billionaire III is the crown jewel of Jacob & Co. a true masterpiece, created for those who command presence at the highest level,” Arabo told GQ. “Seeing it on Dwayne tonight is a powerful expression of what we do best.”
The ‘Moana’ Star Represents His Heritage at the Event
While the Jacob & Co. watch certainly caught fans’ attention, that wasn’t the only piece of the Rock’s ensemble he was proud to wear. In addition to his tailcoat and bow tie, the wrestler also sported a skirt.
Although unusual in American circles, Dwayne Johnson told Variety that skirts are worn by “the most masculine men” in Polynesian culture. Thom Browne had the honor of designing Johnson’s pleated skirt.
“I feel great!” Johnson said about his Polynesian-inspired red carpet look. “First, [Thom Browne’s team] sent the illustrations over and [asked], ‘Hey, is Deej going to be cool with this pleated skirt?’ And I was like, ‘Look, in our culture, Polynesian culture, we rock lavalavas, we rock skirts.’ The most masculine men, not that I’m one of them, but the most masculine men wear lavalavas and skirts.”
It seems the designer was equally pleased to have a part in Johnson’s appearance.
“… in the flesh …” Thom Brown’s Instagram account shared, featuring a stunning video of the Rock and his wife, Lauren Hashian, in their formal wear. “Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian wear custom Thom Browne for the 2026 Met Gala. Together, Dwayne and Lauren embody Thom’s vision of strength and elegance playing on the mortal and immortal duality of bodies past, present and future…”
In the comments, fans complimented the couple on their outfits for the night.
“@therock, both of you with the elegance from another century with a modern attitude, timeless, classic, and on a level that doesn’t follow trends… it defines them,” one fan wrote.
