Dwayne Johnson praised for how he asked for consent before grabbing Drew Barrymore

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By Kim Novak

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Dwayne Johnson has been praised for the way he asked for consent before manhandling Drew Barrymore on her show.

The wrestling star, 51, better known as The Rock, was a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show last week, where the host channeled his old persona and dressed up as him.

Drew, 49, wore a black turtleneck, high-waisted jeans, gold chain, fanny pack, and black wig to surprise the star as they sat down to chat.

The distracting outfit aside, fans were loving one particular exchange between Drew and Dwayne, in which the star asked her for consent before touching her.

Watch the moment below: 

After giving Dwayne a fanny pack of his own to wear, Drew asked the wrestler-turned-actor if he was able to do five squats with her on his back.

Of course, that was no mean feat for the muscle man to pull off, but he made sure Drew was completely comfortable with what was about to happen before he got stuck in.

He told her to stand on the couch before saying: "I'm going to grab you here", motioning to her hand, adding: "And I'm going to put my arm in here, and then I'm going to put you on my shoulders," motioning that he would need to reach between her legs to clasp the back of her thigh.

Before he went ahead, he asked: "Is that cool?", to which Drew enthusiastically agreed, adding: "Like a fireman's carry!"

After hoisting her up onto his shoulders, Dwayne once again asked: "Are you good?", waiting for Drew's answer before starting his squats.

While it may seem like a small moment, people in the comments were loving how respectful he was towards her and her boundaries, ensuring she consented to whatever he was about to do.

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Fans loved the 'classy' move from Dwayne Johnson. Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

They commented: "I love that he asked permission to grab her in that way. Class act," and: "such a gentleman asking her permission."

Others added: "The rocks always a gent, class act this man," and: "Appreciating the respect, consent, and the double-check before beginning. Class Act!"

After Dwayne smashed the five squats, Drew comedically kneeled down before him and bowed at his feet in awe at his sheer strength.

All jokes aside, The Rock's respectful way of taking part in the squat challenge also helped highlight that although someone may consent initially, it is always best to double-check they are comfortable as that consent can be withdrawn at any stage.

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Dwayne double-checked Drew was comfortable throughout the move. Credit: Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage/Getty Images

Luckily, Drew was more than game to take part in the squat challenge - and even joked that she would try and squat with The Rock on her back next.

We doubt she'd have found that quite as easy as he did, given the sheer size difference between the two of them, though...

Featured image credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Dwayne Johnson praised for how he asked for consent before grabbing Drew Barrymore

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By Kim Novak

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Dwayne Johnson has been praised for the way he asked for consent before manhandling Drew Barrymore on her show.

The wrestling star, 51, better known as The Rock, was a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show last week, where the host channeled his old persona and dressed up as him.

Drew, 49, wore a black turtleneck, high-waisted jeans, gold chain, fanny pack, and black wig to surprise the star as they sat down to chat.

The distracting outfit aside, fans were loving one particular exchange between Drew and Dwayne, in which the star asked her for consent before touching her.

Watch the moment below: 

After giving Dwayne a fanny pack of his own to wear, Drew asked the wrestler-turned-actor if he was able to do five squats with her on his back.

Of course, that was no mean feat for the muscle man to pull off, but he made sure Drew was completely comfortable with what was about to happen before he got stuck in.

He told her to stand on the couch before saying: "I'm going to grab you here", motioning to her hand, adding: "And I'm going to put my arm in here, and then I'm going to put you on my shoulders," motioning that he would need to reach between her legs to clasp the back of her thigh.

Before he went ahead, he asked: "Is that cool?", to which Drew enthusiastically agreed, adding: "Like a fireman's carry!"

After hoisting her up onto his shoulders, Dwayne once again asked: "Are you good?", waiting for Drew's answer before starting his squats.

While it may seem like a small moment, people in the comments were loving how respectful he was towards her and her boundaries, ensuring she consented to whatever he was about to do.

Dwayne Johnson
Fans loved the 'classy' move from Dwayne Johnson. Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

They commented: "I love that he asked permission to grab her in that way. Class act," and: "such a gentleman asking her permission."

Others added: "The rocks always a gent, class act this man," and: "Appreciating the respect, consent, and the double-check before beginning. Class Act!"

After Dwayne smashed the five squats, Drew comedically kneeled down before him and bowed at his feet in awe at his sheer strength.

All jokes aside, The Rock's respectful way of taking part in the squat challenge also helped highlight that although someone may consent initially, it is always best to double-check they are comfortable as that consent can be withdrawn at any stage.

Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne double-checked Drew was comfortable throughout the move. Credit: Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage/Getty Images

Luckily, Drew was more than game to take part in the squat challenge - and even joked that she would try and squat with The Rock on her back next.

We doubt she'd have found that quite as easy as he did, given the sheer size difference between the two of them, though...

Featured image credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images