Wrestler turned actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson receives star on Walk of Fame

Actor Dwayne Johnson poses on his star after it was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Professional wrestler turned actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson paid tribute to his family on Wednesday as he accepted his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The 'Jumanji' actor, one of the highest paid in Hollywood, struggled to get through his speech with fans chanting "Rocky", a reference to his wrestling moniker.

Johnson, 45, recognized those who helped him in his career, including girlfriend Lauren Hashian, who is pregnant with their second child.

Actor Dwayne Johnson poses on his star with Lauren Hashian and their daughter Jasmine Lia after it was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

"You don't have success alone. You don't do it alone," he said. "It takes a team so I'm so grateful right now to recognize a few people in my life and it is just a few and they are here who without them there would be no me."

After thanking the crowd, he recounted his favorite quote that he first discovered as a 15-year old - "It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice."

Johnson's star, the 2,624th to be awarded, is next to the stars of World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon and muppet Kermit the Frog.

Actor Dwayne Johnson waves before unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

(Reporting by Reuters Television; Writing by Philip Wen; Editing by Michael Perry)

Actor Dwayne Johnson speaks before unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Actor Dwayne Johnson signs autographs after unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Actor Dwayne Johnson holds his daughter Jasmine Lia before unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Actor Dwayne Johnson signs autographs after unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Actor Dwayne Johnson (C) poses on his star with actor Jack Black (R) and director Jake Kasdan after it was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni