(VIDEO) Vin Diesel Chokes Up Meeting Paul Walker's Daughter Meadow at Cannes Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary |
CANNES, France — Vin Diesel delivered a heartfelt and emotional introduction to Meadow Walker, the daughter of his late "Fast & Furious" co-star Paul Walker, during a star-studded midnight screening at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the franchise's original film.
The moment, captured by cameras and shared widely across social media, brought tears to the eyes of cast members and the audience as Diesel, visibly moved, welcomed the 27-year-old Meadow to the stage. "She represents the brotherhood I had with Pablo," Diesel said, using his affectionate nickname for Paul Walker, before embracing her warmly in front of the packed Palais des Festivals crowd. The four-minute standing ovation that followed underscored the enduring emotional bond within the "Fast" family nearly 13 years after Walker's tragic death.
Meadow Walker, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight but has grown closer to the cast in recent years, joined Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster for a photocall earlier in the day. Dressed in a sleek black blazer with a bold Celine belt, she posed alongside the original stars to celebrate the film that launched a $7 billion global franchise in 2001. The reunion carried extra weight as it honored Walker, who died in a 2013 single-car crash at age 40.
Diesel, who has long referred to the "Fast" cast as family, grew emotional while addressing the audience. He reflected........