Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson’s feud explored as the former greets the latter at the Golden Globes

Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson might not have been the best of friends but their recent interaction caught everyone by surprise. The 82nd Golden Globes award show was held on January 6, 2025, and the two actors were present. Diesel was the presenter for the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award but when he got up to the podium, he said:

“Hey Dwayne...(pause)...I have had the great privilege of working with critically acclaimed directors like Steven Spielberg, like Ang Lee and the late Sidney Lumet, to name a few.”

He said when the Golden Globes reserved this particular award and asked him to present it, his only thought was ‘It’s about damn time.’ The award was then given to the 2024 musical fantasy Wicked.

However, what got everyone more excited was how he addressed The Rock before presenting the award. This made news outlets speculate if it was a sign of the end to their long-standing feud. As seen in the viral videos, Dwayne Johnson did not respond to Vin Diesel but gave a subtle smile.

The two actors came to the limelight owing to their feud during their collab in the Fast and Furious movies. However, according to Variety, the dispute has already ended.

In November 2021, Vin Diesel reportedly invited Dwayne Johnson to rejoin the Fast X cast, but Johnson initially stated he would not return to the franchise. However, it turns out both actors are now set to appear together in the upcoming 11th installment of the movie series.

Exploring Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson’s Feud

In 2016, Dwayne Johnson shared an Instagram post complimenting his female co-stars and the crew of Fate of the Furious. However, he criticized some male co-stars without naming them. He expressed frustration over some of their unprofessional conduct. Johnson also mentioned that viewers might notice his genuine anger in certain scenes when the movie is released.

In April 2017, Vin Diesel addressed the rumored tension with Johnson in an interview with a media company. He described their relationship as closer than the public might realize, acknowledging that certain conflicts were likely exaggerated. Diesel emphasized his commitment to protecting the franchise and his co-stars, including Johnson, referring to himself as a protective "big brother" in the industry.

In June 2021, Vin Diesel told a magazine company that his approach to guiding Dwayne Johnson's portrayal of federal agent Luke Hobbs involved "tough love." He described the character as challenging to embody and said he used this method to achieve the desired performance.

Later, in November 2021, Dwayne Johnson responded to Diesel's "tough love" comments in a Vanity Fair cover story. Johnson dismissed the remarks, saying he found them amusing. He highlighted their differing backgrounds and work cultures, stating he approached projects with full dedication and resolved issues directly.

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In December 2021, during a CNN interview, Dwayne Johnson reacted to an Instagram post-Vin Diesel had made the previous month, publicly asking him to return to the franchise. Johnson revealed that he had privately informed Diesel in June 2021 that he would not rejoin the series.

He also criticized Diesel's post as manipulative, particularly for mentioning his children and Paul Walker's death. Johnson was firm in his decision to leave the franchise on positive terms and expressed his ongoing support for the cast and crew. As mentioned, he will now be starring in an upcoming movie from the franchise.

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