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The Short Version
A public and behind-the-scenes feud erupted between Fast & Furious co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel in August 2016 during the filming of Fast 8, widely characterised by media as driven by set friction, schedule delays, and conflicting workplace expectations. After several years of public social media exchanges and sharp comments, the pair reconciled in 2023 ahead of Johnson's return to the franchise.
Latest Development
Diesel publicly praises Johnson's work in The Smashing Machine
Diesel shared a throwback photo and lengthy message on Instagram celebrating Johnson's contribution to the Fast franchise and praising his lead acting role in The Smashing Machine.
November 25, 2025 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
November 25, 2025
Diesel publicly praises Johnson's work in The Smashing Machine
Public statementDiesel shared a throwback photo and lengthy message on Instagram celebrating Johnson's contribution to the Fast franchise and praising his lead acting role in The Smashing Machine.
Source ↗January 2025
Diesel acknowledges Johnson during 2025 Golden Globes ceremony
Verified eventWhile presenting an award at the Golden Globes, Diesel paused to call out 'Hey, Dwayne' to Johnson in the audience, who smiled and acknowledged the greeting.
Source ↗June 1, 2023
Johnson announces Fast franchise return and squashing of feud
Public statementFollowing a mid-credits cameo in Fast X, Johnson posted on social media confirming his return as Luke Hobbs and stating that he and Diesel put their past behind them during the previous summer to focus on brotherhood.
Source ↗December 2021
Johnson accuses Diesel of social media manipulation over return request
Public statementFollowing a public Instagram invitation from Diesel asking Johnson to return for Fast X, Johnson stated in a CNN interview that Diesel's post was an example of 'manipulation,' reiterating that he had already privately declined returning to the franchise.
Source ↗July 2021
Vin Diesel cites 'tough love' for Hobbs performance; Johnson responds with laughter
Public statementVin Diesel told Men's Health that tension arose from the 'tough love' he provided as a producer to get Johnson's performance as Luke Hobbs to the right level. Johnson later told The Hollywood Reporter that he 'laughed hard' at Diesel's comments and wished the franchise well without him.
Source ↗August 2016
Dwayne Johnson criticizes male co-stars on social media during Fast 8 filming
Public statementDwayne Johnson published a social media post criticizing unnamed male co-stars as 'candy asses' and 'chicken shit' during the final week of shooting Fast 8 in Atlanta, which reporting linked to frustration over Vin Diesel's on-set tardiness and conduct.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Resolved. The feud is resolved. Johnson returned to the Fast & Furious franchise in Fast X, tweeting in June 2023 that he and Diesel put the past behind them. Diesel publicly praised Johnson's acting in The Smashing Machine in November 2025.
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Sources
- 1.SourceDiesel publicly praises Johnson's work in The Smashing Machine · Nov 25, 2025
- 2.SourceDiesel acknowledges Johnson during 2025 Golden Globes ceremony ·
- 3.SourceJohnson announces Fast franchise return and squashing of feud · Jun 1, 2023
- 4.SourceJohnson accuses Diesel of social media manipulation over return request ·
- 5.SourceVin Diesel cites 'tough love' for Hobbs performance; Johnson responds with laughter ·
- 6.SourceDwayne Johnson criticizes male co-stars on social media during Fast 8 filming ·
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