Fighting back tears, the big man pays tribute to his Fast "family" member.

The Fast & Furious franchise isn't just brainless action movies about high-speed chases and gravity-defying stunts -- it's about family. And no one embodies that more than Vin Diesel. The Fast X star recently took the stage to honor his longtime co-star, Gal Gadot, as she received her well-earned star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While the ceremony was a celebration of the former Justice League star's incredible career, the Groot performer's speech took a personal turn as he reflected on their deep bond over the years. Naturally, the word "family" made an appearance.

During the event, Diesel spoke about what made the Israeli-born actress so special -- not just how she crushed her first major movie role-but as someone who became a genuine part of his life. As captured by Variety in videos posted to their official X account, the XxX star opened up about how much she means to him and his loved ones. He said:

The Wonder Woman star joined the Fast franchise in the 2009 fourth entry as Gisele Yashar, quickly becoming a fan favorite. But beyond their on-screen chemistry, Diesel explained how Gadot became integral to his real-life family. He shared a touching story about how even his mother saw something special in their bond:

From there, their friendship only deepened. The Iron Giant voice actor recalled how Gadot was by his side during some of the most important moments in his life -- when his children were born and, heartbreakingly, after the tragic death of Paul Walker.

Struggling to hold back tears, Diesel revealed just how much her support meant to him:

The Fast & Furious alum has built an incredible career beyond the franchise, leading blockbusters and superhero movies. With the live-action Snow White remake hitting theaters soon, where the actress is in her wicked era as the Evil Queen, it's clear her star is only continuing to rise -- both on the sidewalk and in Hollywood.

Vin Diesel and Gal Gadot are set to reunite in their Fast & Furious roles, as hinted at the end of Fast X. As always with Vin Diesel, the focus returns to one theme -- mi familia. And would we want it any other way? I think not.