Vin Diesel and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shared an awkward moment at the 2025 Golden Globes, marking their first significant public interaction since their 2017 feud. The subtle exchange occurred as Diesel presented the Box Office Achievement Award.
Taking the stage, Diesel looked at Johnson in the audience and said, “Hey, Dwayne.” Johnson responded with a smile, drawing light laughter from attendees. Though brief, the moment reignited interest in their years-long conflict.
Their feud began during the filming of The Fate of the Furious when Johnson criticized unnamed male co-stars in a now-deleted Instagram post, calling them “candy a**es” and accusing them of unprofessional behavior, later revealed to be directed at Diesel.
Johnson hinted at tension during filming, stating, “When you watch this movie and feel like I’m not acting in some scenes, my blood is legit boiling—you’re right.”
In 2019, Johnson extended an olive branch by thanking Diesel for supporting Hobbs & Shaw, but Diesel’s “tough love” remarks reignited friction. Johnson humorously responded, “I laughed and laughed hard…”
In 2021, Diesel publicly asked Johnson to return for the franchise finale, but Johnson declined. However, fans were surprised by Johnson’s cameo in Fast X (2023).
In June 2023, Johnson confirmed they had resolved their issues, writing, “Last summer, Vin and I put all the past behind us. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve to always care for the franchise, characters, and FANS.”
