Fans Think Vin Diesel Is Dating Helen Mirren, 77, — Spending Bday & Sipping Wine Together, They Formed an Unlikely Bond
- Vin Diesel once celebrated his birthday in Rome with Helen Mirren.
- Mirren sparked dating rumors after stating she “adores” the dashing actor, who is 22 years her junior.
- Mirren revealed that she wanted to meet Diesel for a reason, and she was the one who approached the actor and asked him for a role in one of his hit films.
Hollywood stars Vin Diesel, 55, and Helen Mirren, 77, have formed an unexpected and surprising friendship. The duo’s bond has piqued fans’ interest, leaving many wondering if the pair’s camaraderie could lead to something more.
Diesel has portrayed many movie characters, but he definitely gained fame for his role in the “Fast & Furious” films. While his successful career is admired by many, some remain curious about his personal life. Recently, he has been rumored to be dating Mirren.
Helen Mirren and Vin Diesel attend the 45th Chaplin Award Gala on April 30, 2018 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Mirren has long been admired for her career and fearless views on relationships, beauty, and aging. She shares with French women the attitude of aging on her own terms, whether intentional or not. She defies the societal expectations of women of a certain age by embracing aging “disgracefully.”
Despite proudly wearing gray hair, Mirren, 77, doesn’t shy away from building a special bond with a younger man. In fact, she was the one who first came up to Diesel to snag a role in his film.
Mirren was particularly noteworthy for her portrayal of Queenie Shaw in two recent films, “The Fate of The Furious” from 2017 and “F9” from 2021. These films are part of the hit “Fast & Furious” franchise, famously associated with actors Diesel and the late Paul Walker.
Diesel gained fame for playing Dominic Toretto, while Walker portrayed the character Brian O’Connor before he died in 2013. Mirren, for her part, recalled having a good time while filming the two sequels.
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker arrive at the premiere Universal’s “Fast & Furious” held at Universal CityWalk Theaters on March 12, 2009, in Universal City, California. | Source: Getty Images
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