Viewers Notice the Rock’s Reaction to Vin Diesel Greeting at The Golden Globes Following Their Feud

The tension was palpable

The Golden Globes brought plenty of glitz, glamour, and… tension, as viewers couldn’t help but notice Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s reaction when Vin Diesel greeted him on stage.

The two Fast and Furious co-stars have had a famously rocky relationship over the years, and their frosty interactions haven’t gone unnoticed by fans.

As Vin Diesel walked onto the stage to present an award, he casually said, “Hey Dwayne,” but the reaction from The Rock seemed to grab everyone’s attention.

Fans Notice Awkward Energy

Fans were quick to comment on the interaction, with one saying, “You can cut the tension between The Rock and Vin Diesel with a knife.” Another chimed in, “What a little stinker.”

Meanwhile, others pointed out how awkward the moment seemed. One fan wrote, “Lmao, that was lowkey awkward fr.”

This latest public interaction between the two stars has reignited conversations about their well-documented feud, which stretches back several years.

How It All Started

The drama began in 2016 when The Rock posted a cryptic Instagram rant calling out a “candyass” and “chickensh*t” co-star. While he didn’t name names, many assumed the target of his frustration was Vin Diesel.

Diesel later addressed the tension in an interview with Men’s Health, saying that his approach on set involved giving The Rock “tough love” to improve his performance.

“It was a tough character to embody, the Hobbs character,” Diesel explained. “My approach at the time was a lot of tough love to assist in getting that performance where it needed to be. As a producer, I felt it was my job to help him transition from wrestling into this cinematic world.”

The tension reportedly reached a boiling point, leading to The Rock skipping the ninth installment of the franchise.

Vin Diesel’s Public Plea

Despite their fallout, Diesel made headlines in 2021 when he publicly appealed to The Rock to return for the franchise’s grand finale.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Diesel wrote, “The world awaits the finale of Fast 10. As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle Dwayne in my house. There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don’t send well wishes… but the time has come. Legacy awaits.”

He also referenced the late Paul Walker, saying, “I told you years ago that I was going to fulfill my promise to Pablo. I swore that we would reach and manifest the best Fast in the finale that is 10!”

The Rock’s Response

The Rock didn’t mince words in his response. Speaking to CNN, he described Diesel’s post as “manipulation” and confirmed he would not return to the franchise.

“I told [Diesel] directly that I would not be returning to the franchise,” he said. “I was firm yet cordial and said I’d always support the cast and root for the franchise’s success. But there was no chance I would return.”

He also expressed disappointment in Diesel’s tactics, saying, “I didn’t like that he brought up his children in the post, as well as Paul Walker’s death. Leave them out of it.”

A Surprising Turn of Events

Despite their strained relationship, The Rock surprised fans with a mid-credits cameo in Fast 10. Reports suggest he’s set to return in a full role for the upcoming eleventh film, leaving fans wondering if the two stars have truly buried the hatchet—or if the tension will carry on behind the scenes.

For now, fans can’t get enough of analyzing every interaction between these two Hollywood heavyweights, and their moment at the Golden Globes only adds fuel to the fire.

2025 Golden Globe Awards: a list of nominees and winners so far

The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on this day (5 January 2025), celebrates outstanding achievements in film and television. Below is the complete list of nominees, with winners updated as announced:

Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role in any motion picture

WINNER: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)

Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role in any motion picture

WINNER: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)

Best motion picture – drama

The Brutalist (A24)

A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures)

Conclave (Focus Features)

Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios)

September 5 (Paramount Pictures)

Best motion picture – musical or comedy

Anora (NEON)

Challengers (Amazon MGM Studios)

Emilia Pérez (Netflix)

A Real Pain (Searchlight Pictures)

The Substance (MUBI)

Wicked (Universal Pictures)

Best motion picture – animated

WINNER: Flow (Sideshow / Janus Films)

Cinematic and box office achievement

WINNER: Wicked (Universal Pictures)

Best motion picture – non-English language

All We Imagine as Light (Sideshow / Janus Films) – France / India / Netherlands / Luxembourg

Emilia Pérez (Netflix) – France

The Girl with the Needle (MUBI) – Poland / Sweden / Denmark

I’m Still Here (Sony Pictures Classics) – Brazil

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (NEON) – USA / Germany

Vermiglio (Sideshow / Janus Films) – Italy

Best performance by a female actor in a motion picture – drama

WINNER: Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)

Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – drama

WINNER: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)

Best performance by a female actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy

WINNER: Demi Moore (The Substance)

Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy

WINNER: Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)

Best director – motion picture

WINNER: Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)

Best screenplay – motion picture

WINNER: Peter Straughan (Conclave)

Best original score – motion picture

WINNER: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross (Challengers)

Best original song – motion picture

WINNER: “El Mal” – Emilia Pérez

Music by: Clément Ducol, Camille

Lyrics by: Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard

Best television series – drama

WINNER: Shōgun (FX/Hulu)

Best television series – musical or comedy

WINNER: Hacks (HBO | Max)

Best limited series, anthology series or television motion picture

A Man in Full (Netflix)

All the Light We Cannot See (Netflix)

Black Cake (Hulu)

Elizabeth I (HBO | Max)

The Symphony (Prime Video)

Three Women (Starz)

Best performance by an actress in a television series – drama

Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy)

Emma Corrin (The Day of the Jackal)

Juliette Lewis (The Diplomat)

Jodie Turner-Smith (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)

Sonoya Mizuno (Shōgun)

Imelda Staunton (The Crown)

Best performance by an actor in a television series – drama

Jeff Bridges (The Old Man)

Brian Cox (Succession)

Kieran Culkin (Succession)

Martin Henderson (Virgin River)

Taron Egerton (Black Bird)

Matthew Macfadyen (Succession)

Best performance by an actress in a television series – musical or comedy

Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)

Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building)

Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Jean Smart (Hacks)

Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)

Best performance by an actor in a television series – musical or comedy

Bill Hader (Barry)

Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)

Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)

Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building)

Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso)

Will Sharpe (The White Lotus)

Best performance by an actress in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television

Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)

Lily James (Pam & Tommy)

Julia Roberts (Gaslit)

Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout)

Sydney Sweeney (Reality)

Juno Temple (Fargo)

Best performance by an actor in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television

Colin Firth (The Staircase)

Andrew Garfield (Under the Banner of Heaven)

Oscar Isaac (Scenes from a Marriage)

Taron Egerton (Black Bird)

Sam Neill (Peaky Blinders)

Evan Peters (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)

Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a television series – drama

Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus)

Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)

Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul)

Sarah Snook (Succession)

Julia Garner (Ozark)

Smith-Cameron (Succession)

Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a television series – drama

Matt Smith (House of the Dragon)

Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul)

Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton)

Nicholas Braun (Succession)

Evan Peters (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)

Tom Hollander (The White Lotus)

Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a musical or comedy television series

Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)

Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)

Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Megan Stalter (Hacks)

Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso)

Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon)

Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a musical or comedy television series

Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary)

Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)

Henry Winkler (Barry)

Tony Shalhoub (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Harrison Ford (Shrinking)

Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso)

Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television

Niecy Nash-Betts (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)

Claire Foy (A very British Scandal)

Daisy Edgar-Jones (Under the Banner of Heaven)

Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects)