Vin Diesel criticized for mocking 'Wicked' at 2025 Golden Globe Awards

Fans accuse Vin Diesel of shading Wicked while presenting its award at the 2025 Golden Globes, sparking online debate.

Vin Diesel, 57, is facing criticism online after fans accused him of shading Wicked while presenting the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. The ceremony, held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, saw Diesel take the stage to announce the nominees and winner in the category.

When opening the envelope, Diesel appeared to sigh and snicker before announcing Wicked as the victor. He reportedly threw his hands up in frustration before reading the result, a reaction that fans quickly picked up on.

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#Wicked wins the #GoldenGlobe for cinematic and box office achievement.

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“Why'd Vin Diesel seem mad that Wicked won plsss” one fan questioned on X.

why’d vin diesel seem mad that wicked won plssss 😭

— kate (@rubycruzsgf) January 6, 2025

Others shared similar sentiments, with one user writing, “Quite obvious Vin Diesel did not want Wicked to win the box office award. Too bad so sad!”

Quite obvious Vin Diesel did not want Wicked to win the box office award. Too bad so sad! 🩷💚#GoldenGlobes

— Laura ✌🏼🥥 (@SoCalMama) January 6, 2025

Despite the criticism, Diesel wasn’t the only presenter that evening. Other stars who graced the stage included Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, and Andrew Garfield.

Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has been a significant box office success, making Diesel’s alleged reaction even more surprising to fans.