Vin Diesel’s shoutout to Dwayne Johnson at 2025 Golden Globes sparks riot of fan theories

Vin Diesel’s shoutout to Dwayne Johnson at 2025 Golden Globes sparks riot of fan theories
Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson came face to face at the 2025 Golden Globes on January 5, 2025 (@DiscussingFilm/X)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Hollywood action stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson faced each other at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 5, reported Variety

However, the friendly interaction between the two ‘Fast & Furious’ stars left their fans stunned since their on-set rivalry is among the most prominent contemporary Hollywood lores.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Dwayne Johnson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
Dwayne Johnson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

Diesel went up on stage to present the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement to ‘Wicked’ when he took a pause at the beginning of his speech and called out, “Hey, Dwayne.”

Johnson, aka The Rock, smiled in response and acknowledged with a small nod. 



 

Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson's feud

The feud between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson dates back to 2016 when The Rock called out a co-star in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise as “chicken s**t” and “candy a**".

Word got out that Diesel was the subject of the jibes, with the actor later claiming that it was his “tough love” to improve Johnson's performance that led to the tension on set.

Diesel has been part of the 'Fast' franchise since the first movie premiered in 2001.

A still from the 'Fast & Furious' movie with Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson (IMDb)
A still from the 'Fast & Furious' Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson (IMDb)

However, the beef officially ended in 2023, as Johnson surprised fans by reprising his character of Hobbs in the franchise for a mid-credit scene in ‘Fast X'.

While he did previously state his intention of not returning to the franchise, Johnson is reportedly set to star with Diesel in the upcoming 11th ‘Fast’ movie. 

Actor Vin Diesel arrives at the Premiere Of Universal Pictures'
Vin Diesel arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Fast & Furious 6' on May 21, 2013, in Universal City, California (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Internet reacts to Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson’s interaction at 2025 Golden Globes

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Dwayne Johnson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
Dwayne Johnson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

Netizens were quick to speculate the probable reasons behind Vin Diesel's shoutout to Dwayne Johnson from the Golden Globes stage as the moment went viral.

"Vin wants The Rock back for another Fast and Furious movie lol he recently posted about it on his Instagram so he’s trying to make amends and play nice and the golden globes was the perfect place lol," wrote a user.



 

"Vin Diesel calling out Dwayne like they're just chilling," quipped another.



 

"Bro just wanted to say hi :3" shared a third.



 

"They wrestling tomorrow on @WWE Raw 👀 lol", jibed a fourth. 



 

"Vin just little brothered Dwayne again," expressed one user.



 

"The beef is still sizzling, ain't it?" claimed another. 



 

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