*While Hollywood whispers that Universal pretty much forced the other actors in “The Fate Of The Furious” to pick sides in drama between stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Vin is clearing the air about such rumors.
You recall last year when The Rock went on a Facebook rant, bashing un-named male stars. Folks started reading between the lines and figured he was slamming Vin Diesel.
Vin spoke to USA Today during the F8 premiere and revealed he and The Rock are cooler than the other side of a pillow. He also notes that he refers to Dwayne as “Uncle Rock” in his household.
“I don’t think the world really realizes how close we are, in a weird way,” Vin shared. “I think some things may be blown out of proportion. I don’t think that was his intention. I know he appreciates how much I work this franchise. In my house, he’s Uncle Dwayne.”
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Vin said if anything, he’s guilty of trying to protect The Rock.
“I protect the franchise. I protect everybody including Dwayne. I protected Dwayne more than he’ll ever know. And it doesn’t matter. He doesn’t have to know. But he appreciates it. He knows it. Dwayne has only got one Vin in his life. Dwayne Johnson only has one big brother in this film world and that’s me.”
Vin wants you to know that he’s not here to shade The Rock’s success in the film industry.
“Always, always, always. I’m always rooting for Dwayne. I’m the first multicultural megastar in Hollywood. They didn’t exist,” said Vin.”To see another multicultural star come up is something I am very proud of. I’m always rooting Dwayne on.”
Late actor Paul Walker’s mother and daughter were also at the premiere. Check out some behind-the-scenes action from the blockbuster below:
“Fate Of The Furious” hits theaters April 14th.
