Vin Diesel is well-known for playing street racer Dominic Torreto in the Fast & Furious series. It was the action star's big break that turned him into one of the highest-paid actors of all time. But little is known about The Chronicles of Riddick star's private life. There are only a few posts featuring his kids on his social media accounts, and just a couple of pictures with his wife in them.
It is not even confirmed whether the Diesel is actually married to Paloma Jiménez. Over the years, Vin Diesel has succeeded in keeping his private life a mystery to fans. But just like his character Dominic Torreto, the actor is dedicated to his family, both as a father and partner. But who exactly is Paloma Jiménez? And why exactly haven't Vin and Paloma ever gotten married?
Updated on April 20, 2023: Vin Diesel's relationship status causes many fans to speculate: has the actor ever been married? Does he have an ex-wife? The actor always has been, and continues to be, elusive regarding details of his personal life. His social media accounts are majorly dedicated to photos involving projects he has worked on, rather than updates about himself or his family.
It is known, however, that Diesel is still in a relationship with Paloma Jiménez. This year will mark 16 years of the two being together, which is quite a milestone in Hollywood. Despite her lack of presence on his social media feed, Paloma is always proudly standing by her man during red carpet premieres, showing her support.
Who Is Vin Diesel's Wife?
Paloma Jiménez is most likely known for being Vin Diesel's wife, but she was not always the housewife people now see her as. Jiménez was born and raised in Acapulco, Mexico. She immigrated to the U.S. to pursue modeling, but the 5'10" beauty had already made a name for herself in Mexico before her big move.
She was already featured in magazines and ads for huge brands like Coca-Cola, Pantene, and Honda. She also forayed into acting, making an appearance in an episode of a Mexican comedy show called Otro Rollo con: Adal Ramones.
Jiménez was signed by Two Management in Los Angeles in the early 2000s. She walked multiple runway shows around that time. It might have been in one of those events that she caught the eye of her now partner, Vin Diesel. But the model was reportedly focused on her career at that time, and it was quite a challenge for the actor to get her attention.
How Vin Diesel And Paloma Jiménez Met And Are They Actually Married?
Even the details of how the two met are unknown to the public. However, some public details about the actor's life could be used to trace the timeline of his early relationship with the Mexican model. In 2001, Vin Diesel was linked to Fast & Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez. But nobody knows how long they dated, or if they actually dated in the first place.
Six years later, Diesel told Towleroad that dating a celebrity is "a sucker's bet." The magazine also wrote, "For that reason, Diesel prefers dating in Europe, where he’s not as easily recognized. He thinks celebrity-on-celebrity hookups are crazy. People going through your trash, taking your photo at Starbucks, mashing up your last names into a Bennifer-style punch line."
Rumor has it that Diesel met Jiménez around the early 2000s. It was around 2007, when the actor expressed his dislike for Hollywood romances, that the two started dating officially. They have been inseparable ever since. Paloma decided to take a break from her modeling career to start a family with Vin.
There is no confirmation about the real status of Diesel's relationship with Jiménez. They have built a family away from the limelight over the years, but that is just about all the public knows. They never announced any wedding ceremony, but it is highly possible that they secretly tied the knot some time ago. What is obvious, however, is that the two are in a secure relationship.
The couple were never shaken by the rumors of infidelity and homosexuality thrown against the actor in the past years. "I’m not gonna put it out there on a magazine cover like some other actors. I come from the Harrison Ford, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino code of silence. I’m not gonna do that," The actor said about not commenting on every piece of gossip about him.
Why Fans Thought She Was Vin Diesel's Ex Wife
There was a brief time in 2016 where news got out that the couple was breaking up. It was right after they marked 10 years of being together. Fans of the actor panicked. Diesel eventually assured everyone that his relationship with Jiménez, despite their 16-year age gap, has always been strong and free of the issues circulating in the media at that time.
Vin Diesel And Paloma Jiménez's Children
The couple has three wonderful children together. In 2008, after a year of dating, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Hania Riley. Vin Diesel was actually on set when he learned that his daughter was about to be born. The late Paul Walker convinced him to leave for Hania Riley's birth. The actor's firstborn has also made an appearance in the Fast & Furious Spy Racers.
Two years after Hania Riley was born, the couple welcomed their second child, Vincent. He is their only son. Unlike his elder sister, little is known about Vincent. The youngest, Pauline, was born in 2015. She was named after Paul Walker, who was more than a co-star to her father, but a very close friend. Vin Diesel said he could not take Walker out of his mind when he was signing the register of his youngest child. He is also the godfather of Walker's own daughter, Meadow Rain.