Dwayne Johnson reacts coldly to Vin Diesel’s Golden Globes shoutout

Dwayne Johnson’s frosty response to Vin Diesel’s Golden Globes shoutout sparks memories of their public feud.

Dwayne Johnson appeared less than thrilled when Vin Diesel acknowledged him during the 2025 Golden Globes. Diesel, presenting the award for cinematic and box office achievement, spotted Johnson in the audience and gave a small wave, saying, “Hey Dwayne,” with a chuckle. While the audience at the Beverly Hills Hilton laughed, Johnson’s brief smile quickly turned icy, reflecting the strained dynamic between the two actors.

While the Golden Globes moment drew laughs from the audience, it also reignited memories of the actors’ public feud. The tension dates back to 2016 when Johnson referred to an unnamed co-star as a “candy ass” in an Instagram post, later confirmed to be Diesel. The feud led to Johnson’s absence from F9 and Fast X. However, their reconciliation in 2023 paved the way for Johnson’s surprise return as Luke Hobbs in a Fast X mid-credits scene, and a new Hobbs spinoff film currently in the works.

In June 2023, Johnson shared on social media, “We’ve put all the past behind us. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve — and always take care of the franchise, characters, and fans that we love.” Despite this, the icy interaction at the Golden Globes suggests lingering tension between the two.

Social media users quickly picked up on the frosty exchange, with one writing, “You can cut the tension between The Rock and Vin Diesel with a knife.” Another joked, “Tonight we got to see what The Rock looks like when he’s fantasizing about tearing Vin Diesel in half.”