As the old adage goes, behind every successful man, there is a woman. Dwayne Johnson may very well be one of the most significant attractions in showbiz. But a lot of his success is also attributed to his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. The genius mind of Dany Garcia not only propelled The Rock’s success in business but also boosted the career of DCEU’s former Superman, Henry Cavill.
While Henry Cavill was already a well-known actor, he reached new heights in his Hollywood career after Dany Garcia became his manager. However, The Witcher actor decided to fire Dany Garcia in 2022, months after his exit from the DC Extended Universe. Here, we will uncover the real reason behind Dany Garcia’s and Henry Cavill’s professional split.
Why did Henry Cavill fire Dany Garcia?
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There’s no denying that the trajectory of Henry Cavill’s Hollywood career changed after he hired a new manager in 2016, Dany Garcia. The 40-year-old actor bagged major roles in Hollywood, including the role of Superman. In addition, Cavill played several other iconic roles like Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, and Sherlock Holmes in that Millie Bobby Brown starrer, Enola Holmes.
Despite achieving unimaginable success under new management, Henry Cavill decided to discontinue his professional relationship with Dany Garcia in 2022. According to a source, per The Sun, Dany Garcia and Henry Cavill parted ways after things did not go as “smoothly” as they once did. The source stated, “Henry and Dany have worked together for years, but recently things haven’t been going as smoothly. Things have become muddled, and it was decided for the best of everyone they should go their separate ways.”
The source also pointed out that despite the professional separation, Cavill and Garcia remain close friends. Furthermore, Cavill is also pretty close to Garcia’s brother, Hiram. Anyway, after Henry and Garcia cut professional ties, the actor was released from his role as Superman from DCEU.
When Henry took to Instagram to publicly announce his exit from the DC Extended Universe, Dany Garcia came in full support of her former client, stating, “You are and will always be our Superman and you are, of course so much more. Here’s to the brilliance that lies before you.”
Although much credit for Cavill’s success goes to Garcia’s contribution, the duo called it quits. Yet, still remained on good terms with each other. At present, Dany Garcia continues to serve as Dwayne Johnson’s business partner.
What was Dany Garcia’s influence on Dwayne Johnson’s professional career?
Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson tied the knot in 1997, while Johnson was the top star in WWE. In 2001, the couple welcomed their daughter, Simone Johnson, into their world. But after two decades of their marriage, the couple decided to part ways. They officially announced their divorce in 2008. Even so, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson continued to have a strong business relationship.
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After dissolving their marriage, the couple moved on to finding love once again. While Dwayne Johnson found love in Lauren Hashian, Dany Garcia married Dwayne Johnson’s fitness trainer, Dave Rienzi, in 2014. But their personal lives did not hinder their professional growth, as Johnson and Garcia co-founded multiple businesses.
The duo owns The Seven Bucks Productions company. Additionally, Johnson and Garcia are co-owners of Teremana Tequila, XFL, Athleticon, and many other businesses. The business partners recently celebrated the success of Teremana Tequila despite facing a massive loss in the first season of XFL.
Even though Dwayne Johnson’s XFL proved to be a white elephant in its first run since its revival, he and his company are positive about its future.
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