Unflattering paparazzi photos of a shirtless Vin Diesel prove that male stars can be subject to the same body-shaming scrutiny that has plagued women in Hollywood for decades.
“The Last Witch Hunter” star, who continues to make an impressive career out of aย gravelly voice and a big pair of biceps, was photographed in Miami appearing softer around the midsection than usual. The celebrity gossip outlets pounced, along with the public, who launched a scathing social media attack.
“Fat and the Furious” jokes abounded — a play on his blockbuster Universal franchise, “Fast and Furious.” Fans found the very sight of him to be decidedly off-brand.