- Vin Diesel and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's first public interaction since their 2017 feud.
- The interaction occurred during Diesel's presentation of the Box Office Achievement Award.
- Despite the tension, Diesel asked Johnson to return for the franchise finale in 2021.
The moment occurred when Diesel took the stage to present the Box Office Achievement Award. As he prepared to announce the winner, Diesel looked down and addressed Johnson, saying, "Hey, Dwayne," while Johnson sat in the audience.
Johnson smiled, and a few attendees laughed awkwardly. Though brief, the interaction didn’t go unnoticed by fans and attendees. Some even compared the moment to the infamous Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar incident, although it remained light-hearted.
The history between Diesel and Johnson dates back to their time filming “The Fate of the Furious”. In August 2016, Johnson posted a now-deleted Instagram message, criticizing unnamed male co-stars as "candy a**es" and accusing them of unprofessional behavior. It later came to light that his comments were directed at Diesel.
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Johnson further hinted at on-set tension, stating, “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.” After the post, the two were not seen together during press tours or in any shared scenes in the film.
In 2019, Johnson appeared to extend an olive branch by thanking Diesel for his support of “Hobbs & Shaw”, a spin-off he starred in with Jason Statham. However, Diesel later described his approach toward Johnson as 'tough love,' prompting Johnson to respond with humor.
“I laughed and I laughed hard… I wish them the best of luck on Fast 9, Fast 10, and Fast 11,” Johnson said, making it clear he had no intention of returning to the main franchise.
Despite the tension, Diesel made a public plea in 2021, asking Johnson to return for the franchise finale and calling it an important role. Johnson initially declined but later surprised fans with a cameo in “Fast X” (2023).
In June 2023, Johnson confirmed via social media that he and Diesel had resolved their issues. “Last summer, Vin and I put all the past behind us. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve and always take care of the franchise, characters, and FANS that we love,” he wrote.
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