Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.Photo:Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media (2)
Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media (2)
TheGolden Globesproducers confirmthat the momentbetweenVin DieselandDwayne Johnsonwas entirely unexpected.On Sunday, Jan. 5, Diesel, 57, arrived on stage at the2025 Golden Globesto present the award for film cinematic and box office achievement. But before he announcedWickedas the winner, he extended an olive branch to his formerFast and Furiouscostar, with whom he has allegedbehind-the-scenes drama.“Hi Dwayne …” Diesel said and smiled, glancing at the 52-year-old actor before presenting the award. The cameras cut to Johnson, who reacted with a smile.The telecast’s executive producer, Glenn Weiss, toldVarietythat theunexpected interaction between theactors caused the producers' concern.“It kind of keeps you gripped, and even you in the press room, us in the truck, are going, ‘Wait, what? What’s happening?' ” Weiss toldVariety.He continued: “At that point, there’s a live event taking place, and our job is to bring it to you and let you decipher it. What is the exchange going on between them? I think it’s really important to show what’s happening in the room.”Vin Diesel on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske MediaDiesel’s shoutout followedreports that he and Johnson didn’t get along, with rumors of an alleged feud beginning in 2016 after they completedThe Fate of the Furious.At the time, they were rumored to have butted heads on more than one occasion while shooting the eighth installment of the film franchise.That August, Johnson posted a now-deleted Instagram praising the film crew and his female costars but called out some unnamed male costars.“There’s no other franchise that gets my blood boiling more than this one,” he wrote at the time. “My female costars are always amazing and I love ‘em. My male costars, however, are a different story. Some conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals, while others don’t.“He added: “The ones that don’t are too chicken s— to do anything about it anyway. Candy a—-. When you watch this movie next April and it seems like I’m not acting in some of these scenes and my blood is legit boiling — you’re right.”Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske MediaHowever, Diesel refuted the allegations and claimed the two were “close.““I think some things may be blown out of proportion. I don’t think that was his intention,” he said of Johnson’s statement. “I know he appreciates how much I work this franchise. In my house, he’s Uncle Dwayne.“Johnson briefly departed the franchise in 2021. That October, he toldVanity Fairthat he only agreed to appear in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furiousif hedidn’t have to share any sceneswith Diesel.Two years later, Johnson announced his return, and the actors seemingly mended their relationship.“Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us,“Johnson wrote on X(formerly known as Twitter) in June 2023. “We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve — and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Since the release of the 10th film, 2023’sFast X,Diesel and Johnson are expected to return for the upcoming filmFast X: Part 2. The movie was originally slated for an April 2025 release but has been postponed until 2026, director Louis Leterrier previously toldCollider.
TheGolden Globesproducers confirmthat the momentbetweenVin DieselandDwayne Johnsonwas entirely unexpected.
On Sunday, Jan. 5, Diesel, 57, arrived on stage at the2025 Golden Globesto present the award for film cinematic and box office achievement. But before he announcedWickedas the winner, he extended an olive branch to his formerFast and Furiouscostar, with whom he has allegedbehind-the-scenes drama.
“Hi Dwayne …” Diesel said and smiled, glancing at the 52-year-old actor before presenting the award. The cameras cut to Johnson, who reacted with a smile.
The telecast’s executive producer, Glenn Weiss, toldVarietythat theunexpected interaction between theactors caused the producers’ concern.
“It kind of keeps you gripped, and even you in the press room, us in the truck, are going, ‘Wait, what? What’s happening?' ” Weiss toldVariety.
He continued: “At that point, there’s a live event taking place, and our job is to bring it to you and let you decipher it. What is the exchange going on between them? I think it’s really important to show what’s happening in the room.”
Vin Diesel on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media
Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media
Diesel’s shoutout followedreports that he and Johnson didn’t get along, with rumors of an alleged feud beginning in 2016 after they completedThe Fate of the Furious.At the time, they were rumored to have butted heads on more than one occasion while shooting the eighth installment of the film franchise.
That August, Johnson posted a now-deleted Instagram praising the film crew and his female costars but called out some unnamed male costars.
“There’s no other franchise that gets my blood boiling more than this one,” he wrote at the time. “My female costars are always amazing and I love ‘em. My male costars, however, are a different story. Some conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals, while others don’t.”
He added: “The ones that don’t are too chicken s— to do anything about it anyway. Candy a—-. When you watch this movie next April and it seems like I’m not acting in some of these scenes and my blood is legit boiling — you’re right.”
Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media
However, Diesel refuted the allegations and claimed the two were “close.”
“I think some things may be blown out of proportion. I don’t think that was his intention,” he said of Johnson’s statement. “I know he appreciates how much I work this franchise. In my house, he’s Uncle Dwayne.”
Johnson briefly departed the franchise in 2021. That October, he toldVanity Fairthat he only agreed to appear in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furiousif hedidn’t have to share any sceneswith Diesel.
Two years later, Johnson announced his return, and the actors seemingly mended their relationship.
“Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us,“Johnson wrote on X(formerly known as Twitter) in June 2023. “We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve — and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Since the release of the 10th film, 2023’sFast X,Diesel and Johnson are expected to return for the upcoming filmFast X: Part 2. The movie was originally slated for an April 2025 release but has been postponed until 2026, director Louis Leterrier previously toldCollider.
source: people.com
