The guy’s journey from playing the muscle to character actor is simply inspirational. And he is still humble and not disillusioned. Speaks to the spirit of the man.
he's humble cause he wasn't given a handout like cena and the rock. nothing against them. but his decision to leave wwe at his peak to pursue acting was a very high risk one. now to see him right at the top makes me real happy for him
lol at this, no offense but you are literally saying a guy who played a wrestler and then played a character actor (I don't really know who he is but keep hearing the name in celeb promo type stuff) who is wearing makeup, every artifice available to mankind including major injectables of all sorts, is "humble and not disillusioned." I'm sorry but I see cancer patients on the daily with more humility who require no accolades like this guy. You don't go into this job if you're humble, sorry but that's facts. Oh...and it'd be nice if he were HONEST about how he lost the weight. Hint: it involved medications that most cannot afford.
@@moeedaftab4776Sounds like you don't really know Cena & The Rock's journey through Hollywood. All 3 of them had & have to work hard to earn what they got.
Asians wore pearls over 4000 years ago. It showed your status/power. He seems ike a good human being and is definitely a ladies' man! I highly doubt it means anything to him, but that he wanted to.
The fact Dave is just a dude who became very fortunate in life and is still humble says sour about him as a person! Got to meet Dave once while in Iraq ands he did a USO tour, nicest dude ever!
I remember when Kumail Nanjiani was on Kimmel for the movie Stuber. He said how Dave finds out when the casts has birthdays and gets them something personal towards them not just a generic gift. He has made a fan out of me.
I love everything about this man! I remember watching his first intro to WWF on Smackdown and being absolutely wonderstruck by his physique! The dude could pull a suit like none other. He has always been humble with fans throughout his career and everyone around only had the best things to say about his professionalism -its and unbelievably underrated achievement to shine among the likes of hhh, shawn michaels, the rock, austin etc. without being a lead character. Mad props to him!
I love that little trailer can’t wait to see this movie , Dave’s doing much better movies all the time, and amazing actor in the future looks very bright
Being biracial myself (half Filipino) pearls is a symbol of good fortune (health and monetary) and brings synergy. My mother and I both collect pearls as it’s my favorite type of jewelry. He’s an excellent actor and glad to see a fellow Washingtonian receive his accolades for his work❤❤
Dave is a very humble guy, happy that he now has a better outlook in life after being the biggest star of the WWE for 18 long years. I remember here in the Philippines (he's Fil-Am BTW), back in 2006 he appeared on the country's longest running lunchtime game show called Eat Bulaga, he just electrified the fans with his stage presence.
Met Batista back in 2013 2014 ish at a signing. Really nice guy and very genuine. I've vecome a big fan, and it's a treat watching him transition to movies and other areas of entertainment. It's even more amazing when you realize how much of an introvert he is and how that can bring on so many challenges
I agree with all that but common mate, how can you say Batista is better than Rock Yes 1000% in terms of physique back in 2002-2007-2010 as-well as Rock isn’t even a level below him but for movies Rock is best from wwe and i know many people gonna agree with me but as far as story goes then yeah Batista story is better as he came to wwe late where as rock and john cena came in 20s
@@tonyaddams777 Bautista by far is the better actor. Legitimately can play various roles while Rock plays the same role all the time. Rock is just an action hero actor and he knows his niche and plays into it well. I'm just glad they were both able to get out of the WWE because that career isn't what you want to be doing into your 50s.
Super cool interview. David Bautista has mellowed, slimmed down and ready to take the next step forward in his career. Jimmy connects so well with his guests.
I met him. Very sweet person. Also terrifyingly strong. He worked out at the fitness/martial arts studio I was running. We wrapped some structural pillars in our building for people to kick who were more advanced in martial arts. He shook the whole damn building kicking those. It is legendary for the handful of people who witnessed it. So random for him to walk in for a drop in workout.
He's not from the Philippines. He's of Philippine and Greek descent. He's from Washington DC, he's American, he's ours, you don't get to claim him based on his father's heritage.
@@cleverusername9369 That's about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. If he has Filipino heritage they can identify with him all they want. You can't claim him like an object you own. Cut it out.
As a 20+ year wrestling fan, im so proud of Dave. It's wonderful to see talented people leave the industry on their own terms, stay healthy, and thrive in their goals. Cena and Rock might have set the groundwork, but Bautista is paving his own path.
Dave Bautista is so down to earth. Love him! Too bad I missed him once at a Comic Con in the UK. He's gonna go places acting wise. Academy Award incoming some day.
@RMJerich0 To old? Lmao you think if you're older your talent gets overlooked? Denzel Washington was 47 when he won a Oscar Anthony Hopkins was 83, Clint Eastwood 63, Robert Downey Jr 59...Ke Huy Quan child actor from The Goonies was typecast and couldn't find work he won his first Oscar in his 50s 2022 etc. I'm not too sure how old you are but you should never underestimate yourself on what you can achieve because of your age life is way to short for that and as you get older you will realize that more... One life... that's it make the best of it... and to hell with what anyone else thinks 😃👍🏼
I am so glad to see Bautista evolving to a healthier looking gentleman, he even looks athletic now still in terrific muscular shape. I mean, for some of the latest years I was wondering if he was healthy just by looking at how swollen his face had become. Now he looks like himself and I 100% believe him when he says he feels so much better, and I am so happy for that!!!
"I'm somewhat good at it" - referring to his ability to do fight choreography in action movies.... The humbleness. He doesn't let his physical power and knowledge of fighting make him into an ab*sive person. This is the type of positive masculinity we need. 😭😭❤️ For anyone who hasn't seen, he did a funny "endorsement" video for Jimmy Kimmel too.
He's getting older and is doing the right thing by managing his health. There's a reason you don't see many 80 year olds with loads of muscle. Healthy weight...longer life.
Men in the eighteenth century wore pearls, particularly drop baroque pearl earings. There is a famous self portrait by Rembrandt wearing a drop pearl earring.
@@classicalaid1But it's not just the pearls...since his "transformation" he talks different with a softer voice, wears dresses...everything about him changed.
Love the celebs that come out and acknowledge Guillermo! Dave is a class act! 🥰He seems so emotionally secure which is the biggest turn on! Doesn’t hurt that he’s sexy as hell!🥰🥰
I remember when he said in an interview he was tired of bulking and action characters as he was getting too old. He looks great! Even his head looks smaller!
Not only should he be in the wwe hall of fame he deserves all the awards in the world. One of the most genuine people who do it nowadays. Love this guy
I met him years ago when he was on the independent wrestling circuit, really nice guy but never would have thought that I'd now be seeing him on the big screen
You would have say after The Rock, he is the most successful wrestler turned movie star to make it. Crazy enough is nobody expected it. Happy for Dave.
Just about all men lie about their height. I'm 5'9" 1/2 and most the time I round it to 5'10". I come across men all the time that are an inch or so shorter that claim 6 ft! I SMH and kinda laugh. Guy's around 5'11" all the time claim as high as 6'2"!! And then you've got the guy's at 6'2" that most the time claim 6'4" so it's just men trying to raise their masculinity I guess you could say. It's been going on since the beginning of time I guess.
@@mohammedshoaib-tq6hb Him & Rock were I believe just shy of 6'3" though. 6'2'' 3/4 no doubt. They were both taller than Brock and slightly taller than Goldberg. Brock was a legit 6'2" and Goldberg was about 6'2" 1/2, he was slightly taller than Brock. HHH always wore crazy lifts. Was never taller than 6'1". When he stopped wearing them, which was around 2010 when he got that job from Vince, Brock and especially The Rock started looking looking a lot taller around him. And then look at him in his WCW and early WWF days, never looked a legit 6'2".
@@emello4you no dude neither the rock nor batista are close to 6'3" more like close to 6'2" in their prime as for the rock see his pic with Charles Barkley who himself has admitted that he's actually a weak 6'5" and rock was easily 3inches shorter than him as foe batista compare him with randy who's legit 6'4" and even when slouching randy still looks noticeably taller than batista...
The guy’s journey from playing the muscle to character actor is simply inspirational. And he is still humble and not disillusioned. Speaks to the spirit of the man.
Dwayne & HHH walked so Dave & John could run
he's humble cause he wasn't given a handout like cena and the rock. nothing against them. but his decision to leave wwe at his peak to pursue acting was a very high risk one. now to see him right at the top makes me real happy for him
lol at this, no offense but you are literally saying a guy who played a wrestler and then played a character actor (I don't really know who he is but keep hearing the name in celeb promo type stuff) who is wearing makeup, every artifice available to mankind including major injectables of all sorts, is "humble and not disillusioned." I'm sorry but I see cancer patients on the daily with more humility who require no accolades like this guy. You don't go into this job if you're humble, sorry but that's facts. Oh...and it'd be nice if he were HONEST about how he lost the weight. Hint: it involved medications that most cannot afford.
I bet The Rock just went 🤨
@@moeedaftab4776Sounds like you don't really know Cena & The Rock's journey through Hollywood. All 3 of them had & have to work hard to earn what they got.
"I don't want to fight, I'd rather hug it out"--Dave Bautista. That's a REAL man!!
LMAO!
@@DugEphresh Sapere aude, stultus!
Ok🤣🤣
What a great man. Humble as the day is long. Happy for his success
Dave is such a likeable person. I wish him continued success and good health!
Good health cuz you know the truth?
i agree totally, nice guy and good luck for him in career in movies
Hard not to root for him! Seems like a wonderful human being and genuinely humble with his success🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
What a great dude.....no ego and full of humility.
Phoney.
Yeah right
Like every woman should be. You're right.
Dave’s a great guy ! Always was a fan ! Right on Jimmy for bringing Dave on for a great interview
Such a lovable guy, accomplished, stylish, and so humble.
His spirit makes me smile! Love from Canada Dave! We love you too Jimmy!!!
Dave is such a stand up guy. So happy for him and his career. He's earned it. 👏
😂😂😂 good one...a man wearing pearls everyome knows what that represents 😂😂😂😂😂 I just can't believe it still
@@KonradWysocki-o9f facts
Asians wore pearls over 4000 years ago. It showed your status/power. He seems ike a good human being and is definitely a ladies' man! I highly doubt it means anything to him, but that he wanted to.
@@KonradWysocki-o9f Ouu I KNOW you wouldn't say that to his face!
The fact Dave is just a dude who became very fortunate in life and is still humble says sour about him as a person! Got to meet Dave once while in Iraq ands he did a USO tour, nicest dude ever!
I remember when Kumail Nanjiani was on Kimmel for the movie Stuber. He said how Dave finds out when the casts has birthdays and gets them something personal towards them not just a generic gift. He has made a fan out of me.
became "fortunate" through hard work, the harder he worked the luckier he got.
Dave Bautista is someone who I look forward to seeing what else he does.
He’s got natural charisma and such a unique look. And he’s just a regular guy. I love seeing him succeed.
Plus he is so handsome❤
This Man is a Decent Human Being. Enough said.
Dave Bautista is awesome and I love everything he said about Trump please keep promoting that video Jimmy Kimmel
HAHAHAHAHA and yet TRUMP is now our new PRESIDENT!!!
LMAO, WHO's your PRESIDENT?
@@DugEphreshrub it i these freaks faces, they tried to burn it all down
I love everything about this man! I remember watching his first intro to WWF on Smackdown and being absolutely wonderstruck by his physique! The dude could pull a suit like none other. He has always been humble with fans throughout his career and everyone around only had the best things to say about his professionalism -its and unbelievably underrated achievement to shine among the likes of hhh, shawn michaels, the rock, austin etc. without being a lead character. Mad props to him!
Exactly, you have to root for the Humble, ✌️🙏💜
I love that little trailer can’t wait to see this movie , Dave’s doing much better movies all the time, and amazing actor in the future looks very bright
Dave Bautista Is A insane actor I freaking love his movies He has accumulated such great films straight up
Being biracial myself (half Filipino) pearls is a symbol of good fortune (health and monetary) and brings synergy. My mother and I both collect pearls as it’s my favorite type of jewelry. He’s an excellent actor and glad to see a fellow Washingtonian receive his accolades for his work❤❤
What Part of Washington State Seattle or Puyallup or Bothell I didn't know Dave was a PNW West Coast Washingtonian
@@robnix4146 District of Columbia residents are called Washingtonians as well.
Philippines 🇵🇭 is the land of pearl 😅😅😅
Dave is a very humble guy, happy that he now has a better outlook in life after being the biggest star of the WWE for 18 long years. I remember here in the Philippines (he's Fil-Am BTW), back in 2006 he appeared on the country's longest running lunchtime game show called Eat Bulaga, he just electrified the fans with his stage presence.
Dave is one of my favourite actors. He has made some really great movies.
"Trouble at Fuddruckers"... Now there's a movie title. Love Dave Bautista!
WTF is fuddruckers!?
@@mclovinu69 🤦♂
@mclovinu69
A great build your own burger place! Love it &miss eating there!
@@mclovinu69 burger chain
@@72blackitaly
Met Batista back in 2013 2014 ish at a signing. Really nice guy and very genuine. I've vecome a big fan, and it's a treat watching him transition to movies and other areas of entertainment. It's even more amazing when you realize how much of an introvert he is and how that can bring on so many challenges
So humble, zero ego, what a great guy!!
The guy adores dogs, has a humble personality, probably the best actor who has emerged from WWE. Big Dave has range!
I agree with all that but common mate, how can you say Batista is better than Rock
Yes 1000% in terms of physique back in 2002-2007-2010 as-well as Rock isn’t even a level below him but for movies Rock is best from wwe and i know many people gonna agree with me but as far as story goes then yeah Batista story is better as he came to wwe late where as rock and john cena came in 20s
@@tonyaddams777 Bautista by far is the better actor. Legitimately can play various roles while Rock plays the same role all the time. Rock is just an action hero actor and he knows his niche and plays into it well. I'm just glad they were both able to get out of the WWE because that career isn't what you want to be doing into your 50s.
He seems like a humble person, he'd be fun to hang out with
Dude Batista is KILLING it recently with his suits 🔥🔥
and dresses 😂
@@KonradWysocki-o9f he doesn’t wear dresses you weirdo.
And he loves the warm pearl necklace his boyfriend got him. What happened to his testosterone. Or is it cancer. Hope he gets well soon.
@@Jsin969he’s definitely transitioning. I give it 6 months before he’s going by Daisy.
@@barnabyworthington5353 😅. Or Karen.
Dave's vibe is amazing!!! Love it❤
Omg the laugh when the wig come down is the best. He has such a calm and grateful demeanor. Love Dave
Agree100%! Well said @jpaykert
His laugh is everything to me! ❤
He seems like a good guy...but remember he thought Drax was beneath him
CONTAGIOUS & GENUINE JOY
Super cool interview. David Bautista has mellowed, slimmed down and ready to take the next step forward in his career. Jimmy connects so well with his guests.
unlike the other wrestlers who are now "acting", they seem to stay stagnant and content being a one dimensional character
Dave came a long way from the OVW days, look at him now, I respect this man 💯💯💯
Dave is the definition of a gentle giant.
I met him. Very sweet person. Also terrifyingly strong. He worked out at the fitness/martial arts studio I was running. We wrapped some structural pillars in our building for people to kick who were more advanced in martial arts. He shook the whole damn building kicking those. It is legendary for the handful of people who witnessed it. So random for him to walk in for a drop in workout.
He Stopped in an El Chico in Sherman Texas years ago soth Gaurdian of the Galaxy cast members. He's is nice.
Roids anyone?
6:19 the way he threw his hair wig sideways 😂 super cool and humble guy
One of our greatest pearls from PH. He may be half Pinoy but I want to meet this man. Mabuhay Dave Bautista!
He's not from the Philippines. He's of Philippine and Greek descent. He's from Washington DC, he's American, he's ours, you don't get to claim him based on his father's heritage.
@@cleverusername9369 That's about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. If he has Filipino heritage they can identify with him all they want. You can't claim him like an object you own. Cut it out.
@@cleverusername9369weird behavior
@@cleverusername9369 RED ALERT! We gotta a Trumper!
He was in Eat Bulaga before as guest
As a 20+ year wrestling fan, im so proud of Dave. It's wonderful to see talented people leave the industry on their own terms, stay healthy, and thrive in their goals. Cena and Rock might have set the groundwork, but Bautista is paving his own path.
Dave Bautista is so down to earth. Love him! Too bad I missed him once at a Comic Con in the UK.
He's gonna go places acting wise. Academy Award incoming some day.
Yeah he is going places, to diddy parties and jail
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Dave Bautista is going to win an Academy Award someday. He upped his acting game with every new role. Bravo 🙌
he's too old mate :( they wont give him any
@RMJerich0 To old? Lmao you think if you're older your talent gets overlooked? Denzel Washington was 47 when he won a Oscar Anthony Hopkins was 83, Clint Eastwood 63, Robert Downey Jr 59...Ke Huy Quan child actor from The Goonies was typecast and couldn't find work he won his first Oscar in his 50s 2022 etc. I'm not too sure how old you are but you should never underestimate yourself on what you can achieve because of your age life is way to short for that and as you get older you will realize that more... One life... that's it make the best of it... and to hell with what anyone else thinks 😃👍🏼
@@darkart.customs9920 im sorry did you just compare Dave to CLINT EASTWOOD, RDJ and DENZEL ??? your opinion is so far off lol.
Great actor and great guy. Does a lot for charity and things
So Handsome! 😊
Bautista is forging his legacy in genuine Respect. Well played.
He’s one of the most humble man ever.
His real life personality is so different than the characters he plays on movies.
This was pleasantly unexpected, what a calm and mild person, seems to have a huge soft side. And still quite humble too. Nice.
He’s got such a great sense of humor. His character Drax was so much fun. He fully embraced that roll.
Such a great genuine guy
What a cool, normal, down to earth, appreciative human being. So god damn rare, and not just in actors. I got a lot more respect for him now.
I saw this dude back in 2005 at a wrestling event! Look at him now, brother!! Man deserves all of it!
Hes such a classy guy..love him ❤
5:57 his laugh and clapping got me cracking up 😂
He did the Drax laugh 😅
Ok I love this man. His laugh when the hair appears 😊 we love you Dave!
Never imagined the rock and Bautista would be among my favorite actors list
Dave STILL looks incredible. I think he looks the best he's ever looked!❤
He is working his way to being a Dave Goldblum 😊😅
I am so glad to see Bautista evolving to a healthier looking gentleman, he even looks athletic now still in terrific muscular shape. I mean, for some of the latest years I was wondering if he was healthy just by looking at how swollen his face had become. Now he looks like himself and I 100% believe him when he says he feels so much better, and I am so happy for that!!!
This guy is a wonderful human being he has rescued dogs and you can tell he truly cares about them❤
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"I'm somewhat good at it" - referring to his ability to do fight choreography in action movies.... The humbleness. He doesn't let his physical power and knowledge of fighting make him into an ab*sive person. This is the type of positive masculinity we need. 😭😭❤️ For anyone who hasn't seen, he did a funny "endorsement" video for Jimmy Kimmel too.
Bautista has been in some of the most memorable films of the last 15 years.
nothing but love to Dave Bautista
He's getting older and is doing the right thing by managing his health. There's a reason you don't see many 80 year olds with loads of muscle. Healthy weight...longer life.
Don’t see many 20 year olds with loads of muscle ..🤷🏽
Men in the eighteenth century wore pearls, particularly drop baroque pearl earings. There is a famous self portrait by Rembrandt wearing a drop pearl earring.
nahhh a man wearing pearls in this century means one thing 😂😂😂
Rembrandt lived and died in the 17th century.
@@KonradWysocki-o9f It's true. Maybe black pearls, but white pearls is a no-no.
In days gone by, during the time of Louis the fourteenth, men wore high heels, too.
@@classicalaid1But it's not just the pearls...since his "transformation" he talks different with a softer voice, wears dresses...everything about him changed.
This guy is a legit actor! Wouldn't be surprised to see him get an Oscar nomination soon.
I love you so much Dave
He seems like a good guy...but remember he thought Drax was beneath him
He looks great, and is humble and intelligent. Been a fan for a long time.
Dave a great guy to hang out he’s a nice guy and so honest of himeself
Dude is incredible in every movie ive seen him in and hes always in something good
He’s going for the I’m-a-serious-actor-look. He’s great btw.
10 Years of Dave Bautista as Drax
Dave has a delightful personality.
I feel like Jimmy Kimmel’s style as an interviewer is evolving, best in the game rn
batista is such a sweetheart. I hear others saying how sweet is. Even Natalya Neidhart was saying Dave is just super sweet. He is indeed
He's graduated from wrestler to character actor, something even The Rock hasn't managed.
Probably because the Rock never needed to adapt. He was always successful under his “character.”
I’m sure the Rock is boiling with jealously…
I agree with you 💯
Rock basically plays The rock
Why does it matter? They are both successful, following their own paths, & they are two different types of actor.
He’s amazing… So much respect for this man.
Dave is a treasure.
This man doesn't need to keep trying to get validation. He has been an amazing actor
Love the celebs that come out and acknowledge Guillermo! Dave is a class act! 🥰He seems so emotionally secure which is the biggest turn on! Doesn’t hurt that he’s sexy as hell!🥰🥰
When Dave Bautista decides to do a movie about his life story, believe me he will win an Oscar.
4:58 beautiful moment
I jokingly tell my adult sons mr. Bautista is going to be their stepdad one day 😂😂. He appears to be a incredible person.
I remember when he said in an interview he was tired of bulking and action characters as he was getting too old. He looks great! Even his head looks smaller!
I enjoy Dave's movies more and more, he's got a nice charisma
"I rather hug it out." What a great line.
Dave the King Killer Bautista:, such a baaad baaad baaad man!
Not only should he be in the wwe hall of fame he deserves all the awards in the world. One of the most genuine people who do it nowadays. Love this guy
Dave Bautista a stand up dude, a great man 🙌🏼 that i respect so much
It's awesome to see Dave. I hope he gets his wish of getting more dramatic roles.
Dave was raised right ❤
I met him years ago when he was on the independent wrestling circuit, really nice guy but never would have thought that I'd now be seeing him on the big screen
He's such a fine guy. Good actor always makes the shows he in better because of him.
I love Dave.. he’s one of the good guys
Philippines it's a lot of great people, popular, legend, first coolest thing in Asia,he is from there here in the 🇵🇭
Liking the new look! Good luck getting new parts. Looking forward to seeing you in a wide variety of movies now.
Humility and grace, thru n thru
He looks great! 💪
Both of these guys are Awesome!!!
Met him once. Such a down to earth guy. Killer griller.
You would have say after The Rock, he is the most successful wrestler turned movie star to make it. Crazy enough is nobody expected it. Happy for Dave.
Honestly, he's my favorite pro wrestler-turned-actor - and arguably he's the best actor of the lot of them.
Dave Bautista is not afraid to cry on screen. 'nuff said!
The wig being lowered on a fish hook was hilarious. Totally took him off guard 😂
Love Dave Bautista and his journey. He’s looking fit and ready for the next challenge. An example to all of us
Dave looks great at either weight because he is 6'4" tall, he can pull off the extra weight. Just love this guy, so humble, great actor, nice guy! ❤️
He's 6'2" not 6'4" ...never has been
Just about all men lie about their height. I'm 5'9" 1/2 and most the time I round it to 5'10". I come across men all the time that are an inch or so shorter that claim 6 ft! I SMH and kinda laugh. Guy's around 5'11" all the time claim as high as 6'2"!! And then you've got the guy's at 6'2" that most the time claim 6'4" so it's just men trying to raise their masculinity I guess you could say. It's been going on since the beginning of time I guess.
@@mohammedshoaib-tq6hb Him & Rock were I believe just shy of 6'3" though. 6'2'' 3/4 no doubt. They were both taller than Brock and slightly taller than Goldberg. Brock was a legit 6'2" and Goldberg was about 6'2" 1/2, he was slightly taller than Brock. HHH always wore crazy lifts. Was never taller than 6'1". When he stopped wearing them, which was around 2010 when he got that job from Vince, Brock and especially The Rock started looking looking a lot taller around him. And then look at him in his WCW and early WWF days, never looked a legit 6'2".
@@emello4you no dude neither the rock nor batista are close to 6'3" more like close to 6'2" in their prime as for the rock see his pic with Charles Barkley who himself has admitted that he's actually a weak 6'5" and rock was easily 3inches shorter than him as foe batista compare him with randy who's legit 6'4" and even when slouching randy still looks noticeably taller than batista...
@@mohammedshoaib-tq6hb That's what I meant was in their hey day. Now yeah, they're more of a weak 6'2" and HHH is possibly a weak 6 ft now.