While presenting an award, Diesel went off script, directly addressing Johnson in a moment that drew laughter and attention to their rocky relationship. The tension between the two began in 2016 during The Fate of the Furious production, with Johnson’s infamous “candy a***s” Instagram post hinting at on-set conflicts. The feud played out publicly, with cryptic messages, media interviews, and delays to the Fast & Furious franchise due to Johnson’s spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw.
Over the years, both actors expressed regret over their past actions but maintained differing perspectives, with occasional reconciliations—most notably Johnson’s 2023 post-credits cameo in Fast X, signaling renewed collaboration. Yet, Diesel’s Golden Globes remark shows that the drama isn’t entirely behind them, leaving fans guessing about what’s next in this high-octane Hollywood saga.
Over the years, both actors expressed regret over their past actions but maintained differing perspectives, with occasional reconciliations—most notably Johnson’s 2023 post-credits cameo in Fast X, signaling renewed collaboration. Yet, Diesel’s Golden Globes remark shows that the drama isn’t entirely behind them, leaving fans guessing about what’s next in this high-octane Hollywood saga.
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00:00What happens when two stars with a rocky past share the stage?
00:03At the 2025 Golden Globes, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson's history came full circle.
00:08Let's dive into the story behind the two actors' complex relationship and how it evolved over time.
00:14At the 2025 Golden Globes, Diesel, presenting the award for cinematic and box office achievement to
00:20Wicked, went off script and called out, hey Dwayne, at the start of his speech.
00:24The camera then cut to Johnson, who smiled awkwardly as the audience burst into laughter,
00:29a clear reference to the previous rocky relationship.
00:32In 2011, Vin Diesel, long known for his role as Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise,
00:38welcomed Dwayne Johnson, who debuted as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five.
00:42The film revitalized the series, becoming the highest-grossing installment at the time,
00:46with Johnson credited for its renewed success.
00:49By 2013, the duo continued working together as co-stars. However, the franchise faced a
00:55devastating loss during the production of Furious 7, when cast member Paul Walker tragically died
01:01in a car accident.
01:02While filming The Fate of the Furious in 2016, Dwayne Johnson posted a now-deleted Instagram
01:07message criticizing unnamed male co-stars, referring to some as candy asses who lacked
01:13professionalism.
01:14Continuing to hint that his on-screen anger in the film was genuine,
01:17stemming from real frustration during production, Johnson captioned the post,
01:22When you watch this movie next April, and it seems like I'm not acting in some of those
01:26scenes and my blood is legit boiling, you're right.
01:29After the movie wrapped, Vin Diesel shared a cryptic video saying,
01:32Honestly, give me a second and I will tell you everything,
01:36as he reflected on the film process while alluding to the tension with Johnson.
01:40Later that year, Johnson defended his controversial post in an interview with the Los Angeles Times,
01:44acknowledging that Universal Pictures might have preferred it didn't happen.
01:48However, he noted the irony that the drama significantly boosted interest in the film.
01:54Vin Diesel continued to address the feud in 2017, describing it as a clash of two alphas,
02:00that the media exaggerated, stating,
02:02I don't think the world realizes how close we are in a weird way.
02:06I think some things may be blown out of proportion.
02:09Despite their differences, both actors maintained the narrative that they still
02:13cared for one another, with Johnson telling Entertainment Tonight that he
02:16and his co-star have different philosophies.
02:19Fast forward to 2021, F9 The Fast Saga was released without Dwayne Johnson,
02:25reigniting discussions about his feud with Vin Diesel.
02:28That same year, in a Vanity Fair interview, Johnson admitted he regretted his earlier
02:33candy asses post, but described his frustrations as stemming from reoccurring issues.
02:38Then in November 2021, Diesel shared an Instagram post to his little brother Dwayne,
02:43which Johnson said he was very surprised, confirming to CNN,
02:47I was firm, yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast
02:52and always root for the franchise to be successful, but that there was no chance I would return.
02:58This past Thanksgiving, Diesel shared a photo he received from the writer of Fast and Furious,
03:02which showed him and Johnson bloodied, taking a break on set.
03:06With the caption, I got universal in one ear, saying we need Fast X2 by March 2026.
03:12I had Comcast in the other ear, saying we need two movies to be the finale.
03:17The future of their dynamic remains uncertain, but for now, it's clear that despite their
03:21differences, these two stars have found a way to share the stage once again.