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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Michael Caine, 92, pushed in wheelchair by Vin Diesel on lunch meeting
Sir Michael Caine, 92, headed to lunch with Vin Diesel in London this week, with the Fast and Furious actor seen pushing him in a wheelchair Sir Michael Caine's close pal Vin Diesel helped pushed the 92-year-old in his wheelchair as they went to lunch in Hammersmith, London. The Batman Begins star made a rare public appearance as he went to lunch at the River Cafe with Fast and Furious actor, Vin, who turns 58 next week. Michael kept it classy in a black suit with a dark blue shirt, black trousers and comfortable black shoes. Vin, who has been friends with Michael for three decades, was by his side as they went to the popular A-list hotsput for food. Michael's partner Shakira, 78, and Vin's girlfriend Paloma Jimenez, 41, joined the duo for the outing. In pictures obtained by the Metro, Vin was seen rocking a casual light blue polo shirt with white trousers and trainers. The group were filming for an upcoming documentary about Michael and a camera was seen placed on a tripod near the table for the two-hour meal. The group even sang Happy Birthday Diesel before tucking into dessert ahead of Vin's 58th birthday. Vin and Michael have been working on a project called Mark and Maurice. Vin took to social media at the end of June to announce the indie project along with a picture of him posing with Michael. He said: "It's crazy to see so many of you just discovering Kaulder…" referencing his character in The Last Witch Hunter, which he starred in with Michael in 2015. "Filming The Last Witch Hunter with Michael was such a dream come true," he added. "The response from people discovering it now is surreal – getting to work alongside one of my dearest friends and seeing people connect with that story years later… That's really the magic of this business. "Michael and I have been close friends for decades. He came into my life after I had lost a childhood friend who became a New York City police officer and lost his life in the line of duty – one of my personal reasons for filming that infamous New York detective. "Somehow Michael's friendship was healing and loving, and I've been blessed to have him in my life. Over a year ago, Michael and I started working on an independent project called Mark and Maurice. I can't wait to share what we've been up to." Michael once opened up about feeling "fed up" over never winning an Academy Award in the leading actor category. Despite being nominated four times over a 30 year period, he hasn't ever been awarded Best Actor in a Leading Role at the film awards ceremony in the US. He said in an interview with Salon in 2003: "I've been nominated four times for a leading Oscar and you get fed up sitting there losing, you know? "I keep sitting there with that smile on my face, that same sickly smile, saying, 'Well done!'"
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sir Michael Cain helped by actor as he replaces zimmer frame with wheelchair
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A famous US actor was seen helping Sir Michael Caine in a wheelchair during a recent outing in London. The 92-year-old, who is best known for starring in films such as The Italian Job and Alfie, was pictured alongside his wife Shakira at the River Cafe in Hammersmith, London. But helping him get to his seat at what is regarded as one of the best restaurants in the capital was none other than Fast & Furious icon Vin Diesel. The 57-year-old actor who played Dom Toretto in the film franchise could be seen pushing the British legend in his wheelchair. Michael was photographed for the first time since transitioning from a zimmer frame to a wheelchair. The Zulu star was also seen sporting a band-aid on his face as he looked to be thoroughly enjoying himself during the two-hour meal. According to reports, Michael was even seen singing happy birthday to the Fast & Furious star, who turns 58 next week. The pair are said to have been close friends 'for decades' and according to Vin they are working on an independent project called Mark and Maurice. Joining Vin at the meal was his long-time partner Paloma Jiménez and his two children. Both Vin and Michael were said to be enjoying each other's company for the early birthday celebration as part of an upcoming documentary. Vin was seen dressing casually in a blue polo shirt, sunglasses and sneakers. Meanwhile, Caine wore a suit jacket and matching pants. After the meal, which is known for its Italian cuisine, Vin could be seen rubbing his stomach, clearly satisfied with the celebration. It comes ahead of the US actor's jury trial for sexual battery starting next month on August. The Hollywood star's representatives have claimed there have been no cases against the actor for sexual misconduct or assault allegations, according to reports. The unlikely duo previously starred in the 2015 movie The Last Witch Hunter. More Trending After retiring from acting in 2023, Michael has been enjoying his time out of the spotlight, sharing an insight into his personal life in his 2024 memoir Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life . In his book, Michael even wrote about his and Vin's friendship, where he explained how they first met at a dinner party 30 years ago. Vin has also spoken about their friendship in a recent Instagram post, where he said: 'Filming The Last Witch Hunter with Michael was such a dream come true. 'The response from people discovering it now is surreal — getting to work alongside one of my dearest friends and seeing people connect with that story years later… That's really the magic of this business,' he wrote. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Paul Walker's character returning to Fast & Furious franchise 12 years after his death
