Vin Diesel says Facebook owes him billions
By Tribute on May 13, 2013 | 3 Comments
Fast and Furious 6 star Vin Diesel, 45, says Facebook owes him billions of dollars. The actor currently has over 41 million likes on Facebook – which he uses to connect with his fans and post updates on his adventures. Diesel says he once had the most popular page at a time when the social networking site was at its earlier stages of popularity. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly he explained, “What Facebook didn’t realize is something very big was about to happen… when I jumped on that page in April 2009, I started talking to people. In the realest ways.” He continued, “So, when I started talking to the fans, I became the No. 1 page in the world. Over Coca-Cola, over huge companies. And it was only because I said: ‘Hi guys, I love you.’” The star explains his social media connection with his fans by proposing the idea of imagining “if you could’ve been a Facebook friend to Marlon Brando, or whoever your role models are. Imagine, if you were able to Facebook Elvis, and talk to him, and hear from him without the Hollywood of it all.” Diesel’s popularity surprised the Facebook team. He says they approached him “to come up to their office to explain what the —- I was doing, and why I had so many fans.” The actor writes all his own posts and says his audience knows him so well because of it. “Facebook really owes me billions of dollars,” he said in jest, “But whatever.” ~Sarah Dos Santos
Comments & Discussion
Similar Articles
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 a joy ride – movie review
May 4, 2023 | 2 Comments
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 revolves around Rocket’s origins and is a joy ride from start to finish. The entire team is back for this new adventure.
Fast X trailer features franchise debut of Jason Momoa
February 10, 2023 | 2 Comments
Universal Pictures launched the first Fast X trailer today, the latest movie installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, featuring a vengeful Jason Momoa.
F9 races into theaters today as the next action blockbuster
June 25, 2021 | 2 Comments
F9 starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, John Cena, and Charlize Theron races into theaters today. Read on for more information about the film!
He’s really a down to earth kinda guy and very imaginative 😉
“In jest”.
Well, why didn’t you say so, headline?! I thought he was being nasty about it.
bottoms in order to those observed in running moccasins, which can include pebble soles, effectively work,