Dwayne Johnson’s reaction to Vin Diesel’s shoutout at the 2025 Golden Globes was noticeably cold. Diesel, while presenting the award for cinematic and box office achievement, waved to Johnson in the audience and said, “Hey Dwayne,” with a laugh. While the crowd at the Beverly Hills Hilton chuckled, Johnson’s brief smile quickly faded, showcasing the ongoing tension between the two.
This moment at the Golden Globes brought attention back to their public feud, which began in 2016 when Johnson referred to a co-star as a “candy ass” in an Instagram post, later revealed to be Diesel. The fallout from this led to Johnson not appearing in F9 and Fast X. However, the two actors reconciled in 2023, and Johnson made a surprise return as Luke Hobbs in a Fast X mid-credits scene. Plans for a new Hobbs spinoff film are also underway.
In June 2023, Johnson stated on social media that they had put their past differences behind them, emphasizing their commitment to the franchise and its fans. Despite this, the chilly interaction at the Golden Globes hinted at unresolved tensions between the two.
Social media quickly reacted to the awkward moment, with one user commenting, “You can cut the tension between The Rock and Vin Diesel with a knife,” while another joked, “Tonight we got to see what The Rock looks like when he’s fantasizing about tearing Vin Diesel in half.”
