Vin Diesel recently took to social media with a heartfelt tribute to longtime Fast & Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez. In a post marked by warmth and nostalgia, Diesel referred to Rodriguez as his “ride or die,” underlining the enduring bond forged over decades of on-screen action and off-screen friendship.
Diesel’s message referenced their shared history beginning in the original Fast & Furious, noting that amid the franchise’s sweeping evolution, some relationships remain constant. He spoke of change, of time, but affirmed that their connection had persisted through every twist and acceleration.
He accompanied his words with photos from throughout their years working together—images that capture casual moments, scenes in character, and the kind of warmth that only long collaboration can yield. The tribute also arrives as Fast & Furious approaches its final chapter with Fast X: Part Two, making Diesel’s reflections feel especially poignant.
That sense of gravitas underscores the message: that while franchises end, genuine kinships endure. In an era of ever-changing alliances, Diesel’s tribute is less about spectacle and more about loyalty—recognizing a partner who has been there through the high-speed moments and quiet in-betweens alike.
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