Vin Diesel and his longtime partner, Paloma Jiménez, have been together for 16 years, forming a close-knit family with their three children. However, despite their enduring bond, the couple has chosen not to marry. For Diesel, love doesn’t require formalities, and their strong connection stands as proof that a relationship can thrive without a marriage certificate.
Finding the Right Partner
Diesel’s journey to love wasn’t rushed. In the early 2000s, he had a brief relationship with his Fast & Furious co-star, Michelle Rodriguez. However, the actor didn’t settle down immediately after. While working on the 2005 film The Pacifier, Diesel realized his desire to become a father.
“Working with babies on the set for so long really brought out this desire to have a child,” he shared. “It took a couple of years after that to find the right person and to hopefully be mature enough to be a great father, which is really all you want to do.”
Meeting Paloma Jiménez
In 2007, Diesel began dating Paloma Jiménez, a Mexican-born model, and the pair has been inseparable ever since. At various events, Diesel has expressed his admiration for Jiménez, praising not only her beauty but also her unwavering support and emotional strength. Their relationship demonstrates that a deep connection doesn’t require a legal label to flourish.
Privacy Over Publicity
Diesel is known for keeping his personal life out of the spotlight. His relationship with Jiménez is no exception. “I’m not gonna put it out there on a magazine cover like some other actors,” he explained. “I come from the Harrison Ford, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino code of silence.”
The actor also believes that relationships between celebrities can often attract unnecessary scrutiny, saying, “Dating someone famous is just asking for trouble. I don’t want my relationship to become a punchline in people’s conversations.”
Parenting Without Labels
Diesel and Jiménez are proud parents of three children. They welcomed their first daughter, Hania Riley, in 2008, followed by their son, Vincent, in 2010. Their youngest daughter, Pauline, was born in 2015 and named in honor of Diesel’s late friend and Fast & Furious co-star, Paul Walker.
Diesel shares a close bond with Walker’s family and is the godfather to Walker’s daughter, Meadow. In a touching moment, Diesel even walked Meadow down the aisle at her wedding.
A Love That Thrives Without Formalities
For Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez, their 16-year relationship is built on love, respect, and mutual understanding. They’ve chosen to prioritize their family and privacy over societal expectations, proving that a strong bond doesn’t need to be defined by a marriage certificate.