Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is as tough as they come but meeting a Savannah child celebrating her first birthday made his eyes misty.

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The Rock posted this photo with a sweet admission.

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The Rock has been filming "Baywatch" in the Savannah area and shared this nice story from the set:

Real pleasure meeting this great family and if by remote chance I got teary eyed too when she was talking about her daughter's struggle - it's a good thing I had my shades on so no one would see. But of course I never cry 'cause I'm too tough for that stuff. I'm just sayin' if I did, I was prepared. Stay strong lil' Sally - you're a heart warrior and you have many many more birthdays to enjoy. And remember Uncle DJ is the coolest."

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