Vin Diesel was born on July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California, though he was raised in New York City. His mother, Delora Sherleen, is of English, German, and Scottish descent, while his biological father’s identity remains unknown. Diesel identifies as a person of color, a significant part of his mixed heritage that has shaped his understanding of the world and his struggles within the film industry
Dwayne Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He was raised in a family deeply rooted in the world of professional wrestling. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a notable wrestler who made history as one of the first Black tag team champions in the World Wrestling Federation
Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954, as Chan Kong-sang, Jackie’s name literally means “born in Hong Kong,” which is kind of perfect when you think about how he would eventually become one of Hong Kong’s biggest stars. His parents, Charles and Lee-Lee Chan, were struggling to make ends meet. They worked as servants for the French ambassador in Hong Kong, and money was always tight
