LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Vin Diesel of 'Fast & Furious' frequently speaks about how he broke into the movie industry and the role his mother, Delora Vincent, performed in his meteoric rise. We are aware of Diesel's admiration for his mother, and there are several interesting things to say about Delora Vincent, her life, her career, and the amazing family she raised.
In a Facebook post from 2015, the star, producer, and co-creator of the venerable movie franchise acknowledged the ongoing hunt for a director to helm the sequel to the $1.5 billion box office blockbuster 'Fast & Furious 7,' and shared a mother's advice to keep moving forward.
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Who is Vin Diesel's mother, Delora Vincent?
Delora Vincent, aka Delora Sherleen Sinclair, is the mother of 'Fast & Furious' star Vin Diesel, born Mark Sinclair. On July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California, Delora gave birth to her son Mark. She later relocated to New York City with her family.
Delora was born in the United States to Carmen Lucille Wells and Angus McBain Sinclair, according to Wiki Fandom. Minimal specific information is available regarding her early years. Delora met and wed Irving H Vincent, a theater manager and director, in New York. She and Irving raised Vin in a Greenwich Village artist's neighborhood.
Delora's interests and job are very different from those of her son and husband, who are both actors and producers. She is a psychologist and astrologer.
When Delora Vincent wanted Vin Diesel to direct 'Fast & Furious 8'
In memory of Irving, Delora's son Mark adopted the stage name Vin Diesel, but it was his mother who gave him the motivation to take control of his destiny and produce his debut film. Delora also instilled in him the commitment to family, which he later portrayed on screen in his 'Fast & Furious' series and adopted as his own mantra, AmoMama reports.
In a Facebook post from 2015, 'Vin Diesel' wrote, "I will share something crazy that my mother said six months ago after the studio had me announce the date for [Fast & Furious] 8 to the world … ‘Either you direct 8 yourself ... or don’t do it.’"
"Some of you Vinbook pioneers are all too familiar with my mother’s wisdom, as I have posted her sayings in the past on our page … but I wrote it off as just a mother’s love and belief in me," said the actor, who has also directed a number of short films, an episode of 'The Ropes,' and the 1997 crime romance 'Strays,' as reported by The Guardian.
The actor further added, "Though she has seen first-hand what I’ve done to make these movies defy expectations and become increasingly successful, even when the studio thought I was crazy ... haha."
Vin Diesel never shies away from adoring his mother
Vin has always portrayed the tough guy on screen, but he never hesitated to let his fans see his more vulnerable side. He once posted a picture of Delora and 'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot with the remark, "Happy birthday to the most wonderful woman I have ever known, my mother. I love you, mom." Vin continued by saying that his mother asked that he accompany her to the theater to see his then-recent film, 'The Last Witch Hunter.'
Before he met Paloma Jimenez and began his own family, Vin often chose his mother as his plus one for beautiful red-carpet occasions rather than any of the many Hollywood babes. One of them was the 2017 HBO premiere of the documentary 'Spielberg,' where Delora sparkled in a satiny Mao jacket with stripes in gold, blue, and green.