In a remarkable moment at the 2025 Golden Globes, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson put their infamous feud behind them as Diesel honored Johnson during his presentation for the prize for cinematic and box office achievement, awarded to the hit musical 'Wicked.' As Diesel began his speech, he paused to enthusiastically shout out, 'Hey, Dwayne!' which led to a burst of laughter from the audience as cameras panned to an amused yet slightly awkward Johnson in the crowd.

The tension between the two action stars has been well-documented, particularly during their time filming the 'Fast and Furious' franchise. Their feud came to public attention in August 2016 when Johnson famously referred to a 'chicken shit' and a 'candy ass' co-star in a candid Instagram post. Fans quickly speculated that he was targeting Diesel, leading to a feud that overshadowed their collaborative work.

However, a new chapter began in 2023 when Johnson made a surprise cameo as Luke Hobbs in a mid-credits scene of 'Fast X.' This unexpected appearance marked an official truce between the two stars. Diesel had extended an olive branch to Johnson in 2021, inviting him back for 'Fast X,' a proposal Johnson initially dismissed, stating he wouldn’t return to the franchise. Ultimately, he cleverly reversed his decision, and both actors are set to reunite on-screen once again in the highly anticipated upcoming 11th installment of the 'Fast' franchise.

Reflecting on their past, Diesel explained in a previous interview that his method of 'tough love' was intended to elicit the best performance from Johnson, who was stepping into the Hobbs character that needed to resonate with the audience. Diesel stated, 'Hobbs hits you like a ton of bricks. That’s something that I’m proud of, that aesthetic. That took a lot of work.'

In a show of unity, Johnson tweeted after 'Fast X' premiered, '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 & FANS that we love.'

The reconciliation has not only endeared them to fans but has also sparked speculation about future collaborations beyond the 11th film. Co-star John Cena even weighed in on the subject during an appearance on the 'Armchair Expert' podcast, sharing that while there were definitely 'rumors' about their past tensions, such dynamics are inherent when two highly driven individuals share the screen.

As Diesel and Johnson step into this new chapter together, audiences are eager to see how their evolved relationship will impact their performances and the future of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise. One thing is for sure: the journey of these two action icons continues to capture public fascination! Stay tuned for more updates on this dynamic duo!