Vin Diesel uncomfortably shouts out Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at Golden Globes 2025 following years-long feud

Vin Diesel Uncomfortably Shouts Out Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at 2025 Golden Globes Amid Feud: ‘It’s All About Family… Right?’

The Golden Globes 2025 became an unexpectedly awkward affair when Vin Diesel made an uneasy shoutout to his former Fast & Furious co-star and longtime rival, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The moment came during Diesel’s acceptance speech for Best Action Performance, reigniting speculation about the infamous feud between the two action stars.

The Shoutout Heard Around the World

Taking the stage to accept his award for Fast X: Finale, Part 1, Diesel seemed relaxed at first, thanking his co-stars, family, and fans. But as his speech progressed, the tone shifted.

Pausing dramatically, Diesel said, “You know, this franchise has always been about family. And speaking of family… Dwayne, I hope you’re watching this. It’s time we finally bury the hatchet. Family comes first… right?”

His comment was met with scattered applause and a few audible gasps from the audience. While Diesel’s words might have been intended as a peace offering, the delivery felt more forced than heartfelt, with many viewers noting the tension in his voice and awkward body language.

The moment quickly went viral, with social media users dissecting whether Diesel’s shoutout was genuine or a thinly veiled jab. One Twitter user quipped, “Vin Diesel saying ‘family’ while glaring into the camera like he’s challenging The Rock to a fight is peak Golden Globes drama.”

Years of Feuding

Diesel and Johnson’s feud dates back to their time filming The Fate of the Furious in 2016, where behind-the-scenes tension reportedly boiled over. Johnson famously referred to unnamed male co-stars as “candy asses” in a now-deleted Instagram post, widely believed to have been aimed at Diesel.

Over the years, the feud played out publicly, with Johnson opting to focus on his Hobbs & Shaw spinoff while skipping the mainline Fast & Furious installments. Diesel, for his part, has made several cryptic comments about Johnson, often invoking the franchise’s recurring theme of “family” while appearing to throw subtle shade.

In late 2021, Diesel made headlines by publicly pleading with Johnson to return for the franchise’s final chapter, a move Johnson later called manipulative and disingenuous. Despite this, Johnson surprised fans by appearing in a post-credits scene for Fast X in 2023, sparking speculation of a reconciliation that has yet to materialize fully.

Audience Reactions and Industry Buzz

The Golden Globes audience appeared divided over Diesel’s remarks. While some saw it as an olive branch, others perceived it as an attempt to steal the spotlight. Cameras captured several notable reactions, including Jason Momoa, a Fast X co-star, looking visibly uncomfortable and Margot Robbie whispering to Greta Gerwig during the speech.

Industry insiders are already speculating about whether Johnson will respond, with some suggesting this could be a prelude to the duo reuniting for the final Fast & Furious film.