Vin Diesel calls fatherhood his most important role

Hollywood star Vin Diesel has offered fans a rare glimpse into his family life, sharing a heartfelt message about fatherhood alongside a photo with his 11-year-old daughter, Pauline. The Fast & Furious actor shared a photo on Instagram showing him embracing Pauline in a hug while reflecting on some of the iconic characters he has played throughout his career. 'Riddick, Dom, Xander, Groot, Theo, Kaulder, Bloodshot… all parts of me. But the role that completes me… dad,' Diesel wrote in the caption. Diesel opens up about fatherhood The actor shares Pauline, 16-year-old son Vincent and 18-year-old daughter Hania 'Similce' Riley with his longtime partner, Paloma Jiménez, whom he began dating in 2007. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) Diesel has previously spoken about his close bond with his children and the pride he feels as a father. In a 2017 interview with PEOPLE, he said his pride in his children was 'through the roof' and that they made him emotional 'all the time'. He recalled becoming particularly emotional when Pauline created a Christmas greeting for the family, describing the moment as significant. Diesel has also shared lighter moments involving his children. Recalling an exchange with Similce, he said she once suggested the song 'See You Again' for his funeral. 'That was not fair,' Diesel joked at the time. The latest post offers another glimpse into the actor's family life as he continues his long-running career in Hollywood.