Paloma Jiménez
Paloma Jiménez is a Mexican-born model most known as the longtime partner of actor Vin Diesel. Paloma has been dating the actor of The Fast and the Furious franchise since 2007 and has three children with him.
Paloma Jiménez was born Karla Paloma Jiménez Denagustin on August 22, 1983. The 37-year-old is a native of Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, and is billed as standing at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters).
International Fashion Model
Jiménez has been modeling since her teens and was signed to ID Model Management and Look Models modeling agencies.
She emigrated to the United States, which turned out to be a godsend as her modeling career took off. She started landing prominent gigs with international brands like Coca-Cola, Honda, and Pantene.
Longtime Girlfriend of Actor Vin Diesel
Paloma Jiménez has been in a relationship with actor Vin Diesel since at least as far back as 2007.
Their relationship understandably caused a stir in the media as the then 24-year-old was dating Vin Diesel, who was 40 years old at the time -- nearly two decades older than Jiménez.
The pair have been tight-lipped about their relationship and aside from a few posts on their social media, their relationship has remained a private affair.
Mother of Three Children with Vin Diesel
Paloma Jiménez has three children with her partner Vin Diesel. Their first child, daughter Hania Riley Diesel, was born in April 2008 when she was only 24 years old.
Their second child, son Vincent Sinclair Diesel was born in 2010 when she was aged 26 or 27; and their third child, daughter Pauline Sinclair Diesel, was born on March 16, 2015, when she was 31 years old.
Pauline was named after Vin Diesel's Fast and Furious co-star Paul Walker -- who tragically pa s sed away at age 40 on November 30, 2013.
Net Worth
While the net worth of Paloma Jiménez has not been disclosed yet, her longtime partner, Vin Diesel, is believed to have a net worth of around $5 million.
His eminent wealth comes from his movie career. As the face of a multi-billion dollar grossing movie franchise, Fast and the Furious, Vin Diesel is one of the highest-earning movie actors in history.
As Vin Diesel's longtime girlfriend and mother of his three children, Paloma is one of the primary beneficiaries of his wealth.