On November 4, actor Vin Diesel – star of the Fast & Furious series – moved fans when he posted an emotional post for Meadow Walker, the daughter of his late best friend Paul Walker, on the occasion of her 27th birthday. In the post, Vin Diesel called Meadow his “proud goddaughter” and said that “your father would be so happy to see you become the strong and gentle woman you are today.”

Along with that, he posted a photo of himself and Meadow when she was a child – an image that evoked memories of the deep friendship between the two men who together created the legend of Fast & Furious. The status line quickly attracted millions of likes and comments, many people could not hide their emotions at the close family-like relationship between Vin Diesel and Meadow.

However, besides the compliments, a wave of controversy also quietly arose. Some netizens said that Vin Diesel’s post was “a bit too personal” and even “brought back pain” for Meadow, who is still trying to build a new life after her father’s death. Some others also said that Vin Diesel was trying to “recall the image of Paul Walker” to attract media attention, especially when the movie Fast & Furious 11 is in the process of being completed.

One comment that attracted a lot of interactions read: “The friendship between Vin and Paul is a beautiful thing, but every year he posts the same message, the same picture. It seems like he is trying to cling to the past image instead of letting things be peaceful.”

However, many loyal fans of Fast & Furious strongly objected, saying that this was Vin Diesel’s way of showing loyalty and lasting affection for his soulmate. “Paul is not just a colleague, but a real brother in Vin’s life. He has the right to keep that memory in his own way,” one fan wrote.

Meadow Walker also has a good relationship with the “Fast family”, often appearing at events with the old cast and even appearing in Fast X as a way to pay tribute to her late father. Although she did not directly respond to Vin Diesel’s post, fans noticed that she “liked” the post – a small action but enough to confirm that the bond between her and Vin is still special.

Regardless of the controversy, it cannot be denied that the moment Vin Diesel sent birthday wishes to Meadow Walker once again reminded the world of the beautiful friendship between two legends – Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, a love that lives forever with the speed and memories of Fast & Furious.