Mumbai: Hollywood star Vin Diesel may be known for iconic characters including Dominic Toretto, Xander Cage, Riddick, Groot and Bloodshot, but for the actor, his most fulfilling role is that of a father.
Diesel took to Instagram and shared a picture of himself cuddling his daughter. In the caption, he wrote: “Riddick, Dom, Xander, Groot, Theo, Kaulder, Bloodshot… all parts of me. But the role that completes me… dad.”
Vin Diesel Shares Three Children With Paloma Jimenez
Diesel has three children with his longtime partner, Mexican model Paloma Jimenez — daughters Hania and Pauline, and son Vincent.
Their eldest child, Hania Riley, was born in 2008, while their son Vincent was born in 2010. Their youngest daughter, Pauline, was born in 2015 and is 11 years old.
Diesel named Pauline in honour of his late close friend and Fast & Furious co-star Paul Walker.
Vin Diesel’s Journey From ‘Saving Private Ryan’ to ‘Fast & Furious’
Diesel rose to prominence in the late 1990s and became widely known after appearing in Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan in 1998.
He subsequently appeared in films including Boiler Room, The Pacifier, xXx and The Chronicles of Riddick.
His voice-acting work includes The Iron Giant, the video games The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay and The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, as well as his roles as Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers films.
‘Fast Forever’ Set to Arrive in 2028
Diesel was last seen as Dominic Toretto in Fast X, the sequel to F9. The film featured Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, Rita Moreno, Jason Statham, Jason Momoa and Charlize Theron.
Diesel will next return as Dominic Toretto in the final Fast & Furious film, officially titled Fast Forever. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on March 17, 2028. Diesel announced the title and date earlier this year.