How Paul Walker’s Daughter, Meadow, Honors Her Father’s Legacy in the New Fast and Furious Movie

Paul Walker passed away on November 30, 2013, leaving behind his only child, Meadow, who was 15 at the time. She became the sole beneficiary of his estate following his tragic death, with Paul’s mother serving as her guardian. Today, Meadow Rain Walker Thornton-Allan, 24, is a successful model on the rise. As the 10-year anniversary of her father’s passing approaches, she pays a heartfelt tribute to him, and this one is unlike any of the previous ones.

When Paul Walker passed away, many fans were surprised to hear that the actor had a teenage daughter.

Meadow Walker initially lived with her mother, Rebecca Soteros, in Hawaii. However, when she was about 13 years old, when she moved to California, to live with her late father. Paul Walker was thrilled to share that “My daughter lives with me full-time now, and she’s the best partner I’ve ever had. It’s so nuts. I’ve never had anything like this in my life.”

Meadow Walker continues to honor her father’s legacy after his death.

Meadow founded the Paul Walker Foundation, which supports marine conservation and humanitarian causes. The model takes every occasion to share throwback pictures of her and her father, often expressing how much she misses him.

In one interview, Meadow shared that people often say the first thing you forget about someone who has passed away is their voice. However, she considers herself lucky because she can hear her father’s voice in many of his movies, which she likes to watch at night. Meadow feels like her father is always with her and that he was not just her father, but also her best friend and confidante — “my everything.”

Meadow Walker has a tight-knit bond with Vin Diesel, who was Paul Walker’s best friend and co-star.

Vin Diesel, who’s also Meadow’s godfather, took her under his wing and is now a notable father figure in her life; he treats her like one of his own children and does so lovingly. He even walked Meadow down the aisle at her wedding. Moreover, he named his daughter Pauline, as a tribute to his brother from another mother, Paul.

Vin Diesel shared that Meadow is the first person on Father’s Day to wish him Happy Father’s Day. They consider each other family, forever and Meadow is often seen hanging out with the actor’s 3 children.

Fast and Furious X is not only the end of the franchise but marks an emotional reunion for the Fast Family.

Meadow shared an emotional post with her 4M followers on Instagram, revealing that she will make a cameo appearance in the 10th movie of the Fast and Furious film series, Fast and Furious X.

In the post, Paul’s daughter mentioned that when the first movie was released, she was just 1 year old and that she practically grew up on the set, watching her father, Vin Diesel, and Michelle Rodrigues on the monitors. Born into the Fast Family, she’s proud to be a part of this. She added, “I am so blessed to be able to honor my father’s legacy and share this with him forever.”

Vin Diesel once shared the heartfelt message behind the Fast and Furious franchise: that true brotherhood is forged by strong bonds, not just blood ties. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker made a pact to see the series through to its epic conclusion in Fast 10, and in 2023, they fulfilled that promise, proving that true brothers always keep their word.