Golden Globes 2025: Vin Diesel Calls Out Dwayne Johnson Amid Fast & Furious Feud

Vin Diesel gave a subtle nod to Fast & Furious costar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at the 2025 Golden Globes Jan. 5, helping put an end to their ongoing feud.

By Sabba Rahbar Jan 06, 2025 4:49 AM
| Updated Jan 06, 2025 6:47 AM
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Vin Diesel and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are drifting to a new stage in their relationship.

The Fast and Furious costars—who began feuding almost a decade ago—reunited at the 2025 Golden Globes Jan. 5, when Vin gave the former wrestler a shoutout on stage

As he took to the podium to present the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, Vin looked over at his former costar and smiled, "Hey, Dwayne."

The Rock, 52, seemed to appreciate the mention, smiling back at Vin and giving a small nod.

The duo's feud began in 2016 when they were filming the eighth movie in the franchiseThe Fate of the Furious. At the time, Dwayne took to Instagram to call out some of his male co-stars as "chicken s--t" and "candy asses." And while he didn't mention specific names, he later confirmed that he had issues with Vin during shooting.

As for Vin, he appeared to try and maintain a civil relationship with Dwayne, praising his performance in the series and even issuing a public plea to the Moana star to return for Fast X.

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"As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle Dwayne in my house. There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don't send well wishes... but the time has come," Vin wrote on Instagram in November 2021, adding how he'd made a promise to late costar Paul Walker that the series would have a 10th installment. "I say this out of love... but you must show up, do not leave the franchise idle you have a very important role to play."

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But Dwayne took Vin's message as an "example of his manipulation," telling CNN in December 2021, "I didn't like that he brought up his children in the post, as well as Paul Walker's death. Leave them out of it."

However, the two were indeed able to bury the hatchet in 2023 when Dwayne announced he would be returning for 2026's Fast X: Part 2.

"Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us," he shared on X, formerly Twitter, in June of that year. "We'll lead with brotherhood and resolve—and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love."

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Dwayne noted that "despite having our differences, me and Vin, we've been like brothers for years," explaining they chose to resolve their issues because their "plans that are much bigger than ourselves."

But Vin and Dwayne weren't the only ones enjoying a surprising interaction at the 2025 Golden Globes. Keep reading for all the best candid moments from the ceremony.

Only Love in the Building

Martin Short celebrated his costar Selena Gomez's big night with her fiancé Benny Blanco by her side. 

This Friendship is No Pain

Costars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin embraced after the latter's big win. 

A Wickedly Good Time

The stars of the epic movie musical toasted their many nominations. 

Two Stars, Passing in the Night

Icons Kate Winslet and Angelina Jolie shared a poignant moment during the ceremony. 

Overcome

Emilia Pérez star Zoe Saldaña tearfully celebrated her first Golden Globe win. 

Dancing Through Life

Stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow and Kathy Bates snapped a sweet pic together. 

Mother-Daughter Moment

During Angelina's sweet outing with her daughter Zahara Jolie, the Golden Globes offered guests a sushi feast by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, which included yellowtail jalapenos and miso black cod, also serving Saratoga Signature Blue water during the ceremony and at the after-party.

A Big Win

Shögun's Anna Sawai rightfully celebrated her big win—and first Golden Globe. 

Odd Man Out

A Complete Unknown star Timothée Chalamet is every guy sitting with his girlfriend while she's chatting away with her pals.

A Substantial Moment

Demi Moore enjoyed a good cry off-stage after her win for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, for The Substance.

You Old So-and-So

Harrison Ford and Vin Diesel came face to face and the pairing is such a Hitchcockian mystery the room went black and white.

Avengers Assembled!

Anthony Mackie showed his love for his Marvel compatriot when Sebastian Stan snagged the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy for A Different Man.

This Must Be the Good Place

Is that a devilish gleam in Ted Danson's eye as he reunited with fellow Good Place alum Kristen Bell?

Golden Girls

Molly Sims, model Elaine IrwinNobody Wants This creator Erin Foster and her sister Sara Foster stopped for a selfie.

A Real Pair

Sing Sing star Colman Domingo caught up with Kieran Culkin, the Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture winner for A Real Pain.

Silver Foxes

Glenn Close would not be ignored when she wanted a word with her Air Force One costar Harrison Ford

A Couple of Acting Thoroughbreds

Slow Horses actor Gary Oldman and Lee star Kate Winslet, both nominees who play Oscar winners in real life, cuddled up for a memory.

Love All

The Bear's Ayo Edebiri and Challengers star Zendaya, both nominees, took a glamorous snap during a break in the festivities, with a photo bomb brought to you by Dax Shepard.

Rock Solid

Dwayne Johnson was Zoe Saldana's rock after she got emotional accepting her win for Best Supporting Actress in a motion picture.

Funny People

It was all love and laughs for fellow nominees Jamie Foxx and Adam Sandler, who were both vying for Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance—Television (and both lost, to Ali Wong).

Globes Crashers

Everything was coming up roses for Amy Adams, a Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, nominee for Nightbitch and Only Murders in the Building guest actress Melissa McCarthy.

Table for Two

No one ever looks more in love than Babygirl star Nicole Kidman, a nominee for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama, and husband Keith Urban.

Call for Backup

Kylie Jenner, Elle Fanning and Top Gun: Maverick actress Monica Barbaro caught up during a commercial break.

Like a Love Song

Selena Gomez, a two-time nominee at the Jan. 5 ceremony for Emilia Perez  and Only Murders in the Building, enjoys date night wherever she goes, so long as fiancé Benny Blanco is there.

She Wants This

Kristen Bell, a Best Actress in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy nominee for hit Netflix series Nobody Wants This, only had eyes for husband Dax Shepard.

On the Rocks With a Twist(ers)

Hit Man star Glen Powell, a nominee for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, made a beeline for the bar (no need to go thirsty) with his dates for the evening—dad Glen Powell Sr. and mom Cyndy Powell—close behind.

Pretty Darn Famous

Truth be told, Golden Globes presenter Kate Hudson knows how to make an entrance.

With the Wizard

Jaunty Jeff Goldblum brought wife Emilie Goldbum to witness the Wicked phenomenon (and see if the blockbuster wins for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy).

Turning the Tables

Jesse Plemons, a Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, nominee for Kinds of Kindness snapped a moment for posterity alongside wife Kirsten Dunst.

The Pictures Got Small

Cate Blanchett finds herself on the other side of the room for a change, the movie star a nominee for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television for Disclaimer.

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