Diane Keaton tributes pour in from Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Andy Garcia and Hollywood peers

Diane Keaton. One of the greatest film actors ever. An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person.

Leonardo DiCaprio remembered Keaton on Instagram, calling her “one of a kind — brilliant, funny, and unapologetically herself.” Reflecting on working with her early in his career, DiCaprio added, “A legend, an icon, and a truly kind human being. I had the honor of working with her at 18. She will be deeply missed.”

Keaton’s Book Club co-stars also shared heartfelt memories. Mary Steenburgen described her as “magic,” adding, “There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her. I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend.” Jane Fonda wrote on Instagram, “It’s hard to accept that Diane has passed. She was always a spark of life — giggling at her own foibles, endlessly creative in her acting, her style, her books, and her worldview. She was truly unique.”

Mandy Moore, who played Keaton’s daughter in Because I Said So (2007), said working with her was “an honor of a lifetime.” Moore added, “It felt like she’d be here forever, dazzling us with her talent, charm, and style.”

Steve Martin, Keaton’s co-star in Father of the Bride, shared an old exchange between Keaton and Martin Short from Interview Magazine, highlighting her trademark wit. Their co-star Kimberly Williams-Paisley remembered her as “one of a kind,” praising her generosity and humor.

Director Paul Feig called Keaton “an amazingly kind and creative person who also just happened to be a Hollywood legend,” while Ben Stiller hailed her as “one of the greatest film actors ever — an icon of style, humor, and comedy.”

Singer Belinda Carlisle also paid tribute, recalling how Keaton directed two of her music videos, including Heaven Is a Place on Earth: “She was kind and eccentric and I was blessed to know her. RIP Diane, you will be missed.”

Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, Keaton studied acting in New York at the Neighborhood Playhouse before making her Broadway debut in Hair. She gained early recognition for her performance in Woody Allen’s Play It Again, Sam (1969), which earned her a Tony nomination.

Keaton went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for Annie Hall (1977), one of several collaborations with Allen that also included Manhattan (1979), Radio Days (1987), and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993).

Her breakout film role came with The Godfather (1972), where she portrayed Kay Adams-Corleone, returning for its sequels in 1974 and 1990. Throughout her prolific career, Keaton starred in a diverse range of films, including Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), Crimes of the Heart (1986), Baby Boom (1987), Father of the Bride (1991), The First Wives Club (1996), Something’s Gotta Give (2003), The Family Stone (2005), Book Club (2018), and Mack & Rita (2022).

Across more than five decades in film, Diane Keaton was celebrated for her distinctive charm, fearless creativity, and authenticity — qualities that made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved figures. As her peers and fans continue to mourn, Keaton’s legacy endures through the unforgettable characters she brought to life and the generations of artists she inspired.