The Rest Is Entertainment The Rock’s Beef With Vin Diesel
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Jan 14, 2025 The ongoing rivalry between The Rock and Vin Diesel continues to entertain, highlighted by their recent Golden Globes moment. They dive into the absurdity of a potential film featuring Vin's fictional elephant journey across the Alps. The impacts of Hollywood fires are explored, as the industry faces financial challenges amid changing landscapes and dwindling film production. The hosts also tackle the curious case of a CGI monkey portraying Robbie Williams in a biopic. Expect humor, insights, and an analysis of celebrity dynamics!
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The Rock vs. Vin Diesel
- In 2016, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson criticized unnamed "candy asses" on the set of Fast Five.
- This sparked a public feud with Vin Diesel, escalating through dueling interviews and social media posts.
Tough Love
- Vin Diesel claimed he "protected" The Rock and offered "tough love" to improve his performance.
- The Rock responded by laughing and ultimately declared he wouldn't return to the franchise.
The Reunion
- Despite vowing never to return, The Rock appeared in the end credits of Fast X, confirming his return in Fast 11.
- This followed Vin Diesel publicly calling him "brother" and posting a photo together.
