“We’ve come a long way,” Diesel continued on the podium, where their film was honored with the Hollywood Blockbuster Award. “Fifteen years ago, Paul, Jordana and Michelle [Rodriguez] and I became a family—and that’s why you’ve heard it 45 times in one movie.
Diesel pause.
“You know, it’s hard to talk about angry 7. It’s hard to celebrate Angry 7,” he said. Taking a deep breath, he explained that he hadn’t intended to talk about Walker that night. However, “when you have a brother like that, it’s impossible not to have. When we make a movie that makes the world cry with us, receiving an award is impossible and I feel emotional. .”
After a few words of thanks, Diesel concluded: “I love you all and thank you for recognizing that angel. Without him, I would have felt a little more lonely, but I know he’s doing it. look down on us—and I know he’s happy, and I know he’s smiling, because you all acknowledged him. This is for Pablo.”
