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Vin Diesel: Pauline, Similce & Vincent
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The action star, who portrays street car racer Dominic Toretto and has served as a producer since the fourth installment in the franchise, has welcomed three children in the years since the film’s 2001 premiere.
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Jordana Brewster: Rowan & Julian
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Brewsterfiled for divorcefrom Form in July 2020 after 13 years of marriage.
03of 12Paul Walker: MeadowFrazer Harrison/Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyWalker got his big break playing Brian O’Conner, an undercover cop, in the franchise’s first film. The actor was already dad to daughter Meadow, born in 1998, with ex-girlfriend Rebecca Soteros. Walker died in a November 2013 car crash, weeks after Meadow turned 15. She later founded thePaul Walker Foundationin his memory.“Reflecting on my father, I found myself reflecting on his passions,” shewrote on Instagramat the time. “His passion for the ocean, his passion for rescuing animals, his passion for helping people and his passion for spontaneous goodwill. I wanted to start this foundation because I want to share that piece of him with the world. I want to share that part of him with others.“She walked the red carpet at theF9premiere in June 2021 (right), andVin Diesel hinted a cameoin the franchise’s 10th and final installment could be in her future.
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Paul Walker: Meadow
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Walker got his big break playing Brian O’Conner, an undercover cop, in the franchise’s first film. The actor was already dad to daughter Meadow, born in 1998, with ex-girlfriend Rebecca Soteros. Walker died in a November 2013 car crash, weeks after Meadow turned 15. She later founded thePaul Walker Foundationin his memory.
“Reflecting on my father, I found myself reflecting on his passions,” shewrote on Instagramat the time. “His passion for the ocean, his passion for rescuing animals, his passion for helping people and his passion for spontaneous goodwill. I wanted to start this foundation because I want to share that piece of him with the world. I want to share that part of him with others.”
She walked the red carpet at theF9premiere in June 2021 (right), andVin Diesel hinted a cameoin the franchise’s 10th and final installment could be in her future.
04of 12Tyrese Gibson: Shayla & Sorayatyrese/instagram2 Fast 2 Furious, the saga’s second movie, saw the addition of the rapper and actor as Roman Pearce. Gibson has welcomed two daughters in the years since: Shayla, with ex-wife Norma Mitchell in 2007, and Soraya, with ex Samantha Lee, in 2018.
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Tyrese Gibson: Shayla & Soraya
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2 Fast 2 Furious, the saga’s second movie, saw the addition of the rapper and actor as Roman Pearce. Gibson has welcomed two daughters in the years since: Shayla, with ex-wife Norma Mitchell in 2007, and Soraya, with ex Samantha Lee, in 2018.
05of 12Bow Wow: ShaiRich Fury/WireImageThe rapper, born Shad Moss, joined the franchise as Twinkie for 2006’sTokyo Drift. Bow Wow had already become a household name after releasing his debut album,Beware of Dog, in 2000 at age 13.The “Bounce with Me” rapper welcomed his first child, daughter, Shai, in 2011 with longtime on-and-off girlfriend Joie Chavis. The proud dad often shares affectionate photos and tributes to Shai on Instagram, and recently took herto theF9premiere.
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Bow Wow: Shai
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The rapper, born Shad Moss, joined the franchise as Twinkie for 2006’sTokyo Drift. Bow Wow had already become a household name after releasing his debut album,Beware of Dog, in 2000 at age 13.
The “Bounce with Me” rapper welcomed his first child, daughter, Shai, in 2011 with longtime on-and-off girlfriend Joie Chavis. The proud dad often shares affectionate photos and tributes to Shai on Instagram, and recently took herto theF9premiere.
06of 12Charlize Theron: August & JacksonCharlize Theron and daughters.Charlize Theron/InstagramThe Hollywood star took on the role of Cipher, the cyberterrorist villain, in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furious,and reprises her role inF9. Theron has two daughters, Jackson and August, whom she adopted in 2012 and 2015, respectively.“My heart belongs to these two beautiful powerhouses,” shewroteon Instagram of her little ones, sharinga series of rare family snapsin honor of National Daughter’s Day in September 2020.
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Charlize Theron: August & Jackson
Charlize Theron and daughters.Charlize Theron/Instagram
The Hollywood star took on the role of Cipher, the cyberterrorist villain, in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furious,and reprises her role inF9. Theron has two daughters, Jackson and August, whom she adopted in 2012 and 2015, respectively.
“My heart belongs to these two beautiful powerhouses,” shewroteon Instagram of her little ones, sharinga series of rare family snapsin honor of National Daughter’s Day in September 2020.
07of 12Ludacris: Karma, Cai & CadenceFrazer Harrison/Getty; ludacris/ instagramThe rapper, born Christopher Bridges, made his first appearance in the franchise in 2003’s2 Fast 2 Furiousas mechanic and tech wiz Tej Parker. He reprised his role in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and newly-released 9th film in the long-running saga.Ludacris is currentlyexpecting his fourth child, his second with wife Eudoxie. The pair also share daughterCadence, whom they welcomed in 2015. The “What’s Your Fantasy” rapper is dad to daughters Cai, born in 2013, and Karma, born in 2001, from previous relationships.“The more girls I had, the more I tried to be a protector,” he recentlytold PEOPLEof being a girl dad. “I want to make sure that I prepare them for the world. I’m teaching them financial literacy. They’re learning piano around here. They’re learning ballet. They’re learning great manners, because as we all know, great manners can get you places money can’t. I just want them to have a variety of assets and a lot of confidence.”
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Ludacris: Karma, Cai & Cadence
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The rapper, born Christopher Bridges, made his first appearance in the franchise in 2003’s2 Fast 2 Furiousas mechanic and tech wiz Tej Parker. He reprised his role in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and newly-released 9th film in the long-running saga.
Ludacris is currentlyexpecting his fourth child, his second with wife Eudoxie. The pair also share daughterCadence, whom they welcomed in 2015. The “What’s Your Fantasy” rapper is dad to daughters Cai, born in 2013, and Karma, born in 2001, from previous relationships.
“The more girls I had, the more I tried to be a protector,” he recentlytold PEOPLEof being a girl dad. “I want to make sure that I prepare them for the world. I’m teaching them financial literacy. They’re learning piano around here. They’re learning ballet. They’re learning great manners, because as we all know, great manners can get you places money can’t. I just want them to have a variety of assets and a lot of confidence.”
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson: Simone, Jasmine & Tia
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PEOPLE’s 2016 Sexiest Man Alive joined the action-packed series in 2011’sFast Fiveas federal agent Luke Hobbs, making his last appearance in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furious. He later got his own spinoff,Hobbs & Shaw, in 2019 alongside Jason Statham. Johnson is dad to daughtersTiaandJasmine, whom he welcomed with wife Lauren Hashian in 2018 and 2015, respectively. He also shares daughter Simone, born in 2001, with ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia.
09of 12Jason Statham: Jack OscarRosie Huntington-Whiteley/ instagram; Toni Anne Barson/WireImageThe British actor initially appeared at the end ofFast & Furious 6as Deckard Shaw, becoming the villain of the saga’s next installment and later receiving his own spin-off series alongside Johnson. Statham is dad to sonJack Oscar, whom he welcomed in 2017 with fiancé Rosie Huntington-Whitely. The pair, who have been dating since 2010, got engaged in 2016 and keep their little one largely out of the spotlight.
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Jason Statham: Jack Oscar
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The British actor initially appeared at the end ofFast & Furious 6as Deckard Shaw, becoming the villain of the saga’s next installment and later receiving his own spin-off series alongside Johnson. Statham is dad to sonJack Oscar, whom he welcomed in 2017 with fiancé Rosie Huntington-Whitely. The pair, who have been dating since 2010, got engaged in 2016 and keep their little one largely out of the spotlight.
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Gal Gadot: Alma & Maya
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“Here we go again,” Gadot captioned a family photo the day after the 2021 Golden Globe Awards.
Gadot actually made her film debut as Gisele — a former CIA operative — in the series' fourth installment,Fast & Furious,and she came back for the 5th, 6th and 7th installments.
11of 12Elsa Pataky: India, Tristan & SashaSource: Elsa Pataky/InstagramMarried to Chris Hemsworth since 2010, Pataky is mom to daughter India, 9, and twins Tristan and Sasha, 7. In 2020, the private star opened up about the family’s decision to leave Hollywood for Hemsworth’s native Australia.“My daughter started to get scared of photos, actually,“Pataky explainedof the effect that the paparazzi had on their family life. “So we realized this is not a way to live, because you just become enclosed in a house. I love nature and I love to be outside, and I wanted my kids to have that freedom, so we decided to leave.“HerFast & Furiouscharacter, Elena, a member of the Brazilian police force, appeared in films five through eight.
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Elsa Pataky: India, Tristan & Sasha
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Married to Chris Hemsworth since 2010, Pataky is mom to daughter India, 9, and twins Tristan and Sasha, 7. In 2020, the private star opened up about the family’s decision to leave Hollywood for Hemsworth’s native Australia.
“My daughter started to get scared of photos, actually,“Pataky explainedof the effect that the paparazzi had on their family life. “So we realized this is not a way to live, because you just become enclosed in a house. I love nature and I love to be outside, and I wanted my kids to have that freedom, so we decided to leave.”
HerFast & Furiouscharacter, Elena, a member of the Brazilian police force, appeared in films five through eight.
12of 12Idris Elba: Isan & WinstonDave Benett/Getty ImagesHis bad guy Brixton made quite an impact during his stint in the spin-off,Hobbs & Shaw.Off-screen, Elba has a softer side, thanks to his bond with daughter Isan (pictured), 19, and sonWinston, 7, from previous relationships. He’s now married to Sabrina Dhowre.“Being witness to the birth of my children, happy and healthy, is the biggest, biggest, most best thing ever,” the actor told PEOPLEwhen he was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2018.
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Idris Elba: Isan & Winston
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His bad guy Brixton made quite an impact during his stint in the spin-off,Hobbs & Shaw.Off-screen, Elba has a softer side, thanks to his bond with daughter Isan (pictured), 19, and sonWinston, 7, from previous relationships. He’s now married to Sabrina Dhowre.
“Being witness to the birth of my children, happy and healthy, is the biggest, biggest, most best thing ever,” the actor told PEOPLEwhen he was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2018.
source: people.com
