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Meet the Real-Life Loves of The Fast and the Furious Cast (In Honor of the Movie Turning 24!)

NEED TO KNOW
- Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodríguez starred in the 2001 hit film The Fast and the Furious
- In the blockbuster movie, Diesel and Rodríguez play love interests, while Walker’s character pursues Brewster
- Off-screen, Diesel has been with Paloma Jiménez since 2007, and Brewster has been married to Mason Morfit since 2022
It’s been 24 years since The Fast and the Furious revved its engine!
The first film in the beloved franchise, which hit theaters on June 22, 2001, stars Paul Walker as cop Brian O’Conner going undercover to join the street racing crew led by Vin Diesel’s character, Dominic Toretto. As he infiltrates the group, his priorities get tested, especially when he becomes romantically involved with Dominic’s sister, Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster).
The group also consists of Dominic’s girlfriend, Lenny Ortiz (Michelle Rodríguez), Jesse (Chad Lindberg) and Leon (Johnny Strong). The entire crew comes together to face off against a rival gang led by Johnny Tran (Rick Yune).
The first film became an instant classic and resulted in several follow-up movies with many of the cast members returning. Walker starred in several of the films before he tragically died while on a break from filming Furious 7 in 2013.
While Brewster played his love interest in the movie, she’s been married to Mason Morfit since 2022. Meanwhile, Diesel has been dating his partner, Paloma Jiménez, since 2007.
From Vin Diesel to Jordana Brewster, here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of The Fast and the Furious cast.
Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez
Vin Diesel, who plays Dominic Toretto, has been in a relationship with Paloma Jiménez since 2007. She is a model and frequently supports Diesel at his events, but she also keeps a low profile and prioritizes her privacy.
Diesel and Jiménez are also parents to three children: daughters Hania (born April 2008) and Pauline (born March 2015) and son Vincent (born August 2010). They named Pauline after Walker.
“Someone once told me that, when you have a child, it opens up parts of your heart that you never knew existed. And it is so true,” Diesel told Parade in 2008. “It’s like you have a child and you think, ‘Everything that I’ve done up until this point is insignificant in comparison to being a father.’ It’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.”
Michelle Rodríguez
Michelle Rodríguez, who plays Dominic’s girlfriend Lenny Ortiz, appears to be single. While Rodríguez and Diesel play love interests in The Fast and the Furious, he also confirmed to USA Today in 2002 that they briefly dated.
In the past, she was romantically linked to Zac Efron and Cara Delevingne, according to The Cut. She spoke about her love life in 2013 and told Entertainment Weekly that she’s “curious” about who she dates.
“I’ve gone both ways. I do as I please. I am too f—— curious to sit here and not try when I can. Men are intriguing. So are chicks,” she shared with the outlet.
Jordana Brewster and Mason Morfit
Jordana Brewster, who plays Dominic’s sister and Brian’s love interest Mia Toretto, has been married to Mason Morfit since 2022.
Prior to her relationship with Morfit, she was married to Andrew Form, and the pair co-parent her two sons, Julian (born in 2013) and Rowan (born in 2016). Brewster and Morfit also parent four children from his previous marriage.
The couple met at a business lunch when she was still married, but it didn’t turn romantic until after she separated from her husband in 2021. They tied the knot the following year.
“One of the things that I really love about our relationship is that we’re growing together,” she told PEOPLE in 2021. “And that he pushes me to be better, and I push him to be better.”
Rick Yune
Rick Yune, who plays Johnny Tran, appears to be single. He keeps a fairly low profile but frequently posts on Instagram about his time on The Fast and the Furious set.
Yune went on to star in Die Another Day (2002), Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and the Netflix show Marco Polo (2014-2016).
When he’s not working, he’s traveling the world, spending time with family members and friends and attending various sports matches.
Chad Lindberg and Allison Eckhart
Chad Lindberg, who plays Jesse, appears to be dating Allison Eckhart. Lindberg began posting photos with her in October 2024.
In February 2025, Eckhart shared how “proud” she was of Lindberg while attending the premiere of his film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. In June, Lindberg helped celebrate her birthday by taking her to a musical and dinner.
Johnny Strong
Johnny Strong, who plays Leon, appears to be single. He was previously married to actress Alexandra Holden in 1997, but they later divorced.
Strong went on to act in Sinners & Saints (2010), Daylight’s End (2016) and Warhorse One (2023). In addition to acting, Strong is also a musician and accomplished martial artist, according to his website.
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