Vin Dieseland Dwayne Johnson share an awkward greeting while the former presents at the 2025 Golden Globes. Diesel remains best known for his work in theFast & Furiousfranchise, having played leading man Dominic Toretto since 2001. Johnson joined the franchise as Luke Hobbs in 2011’sFast Five, a role he has now reprised in multiple sequels. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Diesel and Johnson, though, with the pair having reportedly been at odds behind the scenes of variousFast & Furiousmovies.
Now, after their reported feud was seemingly laid to rest, Diesel and Johnson share an awkward interaction at the Golden Globes ceremony on January 5. While presenting an award, Diesel spots Johnson in the crowd, offering up an awkward “Hey, Dwayne,” while Johnson smiles. It’s not clear if the moment is scripted or not, but it elicits some chuckles from around the room. Check outVariety’s clip of the encounter below:
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Toretto and Hobbs are enemies for much ofFast Five, and behind-the-scenes stories eventually came to suggest that this mirrored the dynamic between Diesel and Johnson. The alleged Diesel and Johnson feud went public when Johnson released an Instagram post in 2016 in which he called some of his unnamedFast & Furiouscostars “candy asses.” The two stars would subsequently trade barbs in various press interviews and social media posts.Diesel then made an impassioned plea for Johnson to return as Hobbs in 2021only for Johnson to fairly bluntly shut the idea down.
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Diesel and Johnson seemingly buried the hatchet, however, whenJohnson made a surprise return as Hobbs during theFast Xpost-credits scene in 2023. It was announced shortly thereafter that Johnson would headline his own soloFast & FuriousHobbs spinoff. Few updates on this project have emerged since, but the latest video from the Golden Globes suggests that there might still be a bit of awkwardness between the two stars. It remains unclear whether Johnson will appear in the upcomingFast X: Part 2, which will seemingly be the franchise’s next release.
Diesel has confirmed that filming onFast X: Part 2has now started, but it remains unclear what the status of the Hobbs spinoff is.
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Dom & Hobbs Need A Proper Franchise Farewell
It doesn’t really seem like there is any obvious animosity betweenDieseland Johnson in the clip, but the interaction is still awkward. As with any other job, though, actors don’t have to be – and often aren’t – best friends behind the scenes, and what matters is ultimately what ends up on screen. There’s a great deal of uncertainty whetherFast X: Part 2will end the franchiseor not, butit would be nice from a fan’s perspective to see Toretto and Hobbs united one last time, wrapping up that particular character dynamic14 years after it was first introduced.
Source:Variety
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The Fast & Furious franchise revs through the adrenaline-fueled lives of Dominic Toretto and his crew of street racers turned global heroes. From the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles to the bustling cities and remote outposts worldwide, they take on high-stakes heists, espionage, and the underground world of street racing. Bound by loyalty and driven by the need for speed, they confront mercenaries, corrupt officials, and personal vendettas all in the name of their found family.
